Microsoft squashes Duqu threat with Windows patch

Tagged: hackers, Microsoft Windows, Patch, Virus, Software
Source: Ars Technica - Read the full article
Posted: 1 year 22 weeks ago

"A month after releasing a temporary workaround to block malware exploiting a Windows kernel vulnerability, Microsoft today issued a patch for all supported releases of Windows aimed at putting an end to attacks based on the Duqu worm."

 

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Tue, 12/13/2011 - 13:24
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Tivon
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Probably a good idea to install your windows updates tonight. ;)

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