Microsoft has warned of critical flaws in nearly all versions of its Windows operating systems. According to the company, the flaws could leave millions of computers vulnerable to attack. While computers would still be protected by firewalls and blocked ports, security experts expressed concern that the widely used Microsoft software is likely to be a big target for attackers. “It’s really critical in nature,” ISS X-Force vice president Chris Rouland told TechNewsWorld.
Latest Windows Flaws Foretell Worm Threat
Posted by: Jay Lyman July 17, 2003 08:27 AMMicrosoft has warned of critical flaws in nearly all versions of its Windows operating systems. According to the company, the flaws could leave millions of computers vulnerable to attack. While computers would still be protected by firewalls and blocked ports, security experts expressed concern that the widely used Microsoft software is likely to be a big target for attackers. “It’s really critical in nature,” ISS X-Force vice president Chris Rouland told TechNewsWorld.