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Monday
Aug022010

Microsoft Out of Band update for .LNK exploit released today.

Microsoft is releasing another "Out of Band" update this afternoon. The update fixes the .LNK security flaw that is currently being exploited in the wild. This is a "must do" update and should be applied ASAP once it released this afternoon at 1PM EST.

The following links provide info on the latest updates and also explain how to install those updates.

If you have never done Windows updates the following link will help you along the way. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windowsupdate/overview.mspx

Microsoft Security Response Center  Out of Band Release to address Microsoft Security Advisory 2286198

Microsoft Malware Protection Center .LNK info Microsoft Malware Protection Center

Don't be an update slacker...do your updates and have a nice day :-)

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