Exploit Released For Critical Pc Hijack Flaw

[Humpty]

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A fully working exploit for a high-risk vulnerability fixed by Microsoft two days ago has been put into limited release, prompting new "patch now" warnings from computer security experts.

 

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[MikeW]

I have to wonder at the value of these sort of public domain articles. In my mind it does no more than direct the attention of wouldbe hackers to where the weaknesses could be. Would it not be better to keep this type of info to security specialists and MS.

[Andavari]

I have to wonder at the value of these sort of public domain articles. In my mind it does no more than direct the attention of wouldbe hackers to where the weaknesses could be. Would it not be better to keep this type of info to security specialists and MS.

That's what I was thinking as well. It doesn't make too much sense to publish such information!

[DennisD]

I have to wonder at the value of these sort of public domain articles. In my mind it does no more than direct the attention of wouldbe hackers to where the weaknesses could be. Would it not be better to keep this type of info to security specialists and MS.

 

It`s always been the case hasn`t it.

 

Like over here. Rehabilitating car thieves by putting them through a mechanics course.

 

It just don`t figure.

 

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