On Friday, Microsoft issued a security advisory detailing that a breach in security had been found in its graphics-rendering engine.
Using this security breach, a hacker can assume command of a computer by getting the computer user to go to a website and click on a link there. When the computer user clicks on the link, he or she will download specially coded image files.
The user thinks he is downloading regular jpeg or gif files, however these files that have been saved with in WMF format will allow the hacker to gain access to passwords and other sensitive information.
Microsoft has posted a temporary solution outlining that computer users should disable Windows Picture and Fax Viewer until an update or patch is released.
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when will microsoft finally get their act together. it seems that every day microsoft software is hacked. they need to hire more people to solve these problems.
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