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New Vulnerability in Windows

What is the Problem?

Microsoft has informed us of a potentially catastrophic vulnerability in all versions of Windows.

What is being done?

The issue has to do with Secure Web Browsing, which is not so secure unless you install a patch that was released Tuesday.

Who is affected?

Everyone running the Windows Operating System.

Don’t get Exploited

Follow the steps below to secure your system, and as always you can call us for help if needed.  If you are on Windows XP, you might be in trouble because there will be no update to protect you.  It’s time to bite the bullet and upgrade.

What do we do now?

The full Microsoft bulletin can be viewed here.  Run Microsoft Updates on your system.  Some systems are configured to do this automatically, some are set to download and let the user install them, and others are set to not install at all. If you need assistance with this, we are here for you.

More Technical Details

https://isc.sans.edu/diary/How+bad+is+the+SCHANNEL+vulnerability+%28CVE-2014-6321%29+patched+in+MS14-066%3F/18947

http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2014-6321


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