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Microsoft release emergency Windows patch

Well, there is a big gaping hole the size of Kimberley's famous one, making any Microsoft Windows incredibly vulnerable to attack!

The emergency patch in question is MS14-066, or otherwise known as the cryptically named “Vulnerability in Schannel Could Allow Remote Code Execution,” which affects Windows Server 2003/2008/2012, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows RT.

What does it mean to you and me?

Well, there is a big gaping hole the size of Kimberley’s famous one, making any Microsoft Windows incredibly vulnerable to attack!

It affects everything running a modern version of Windows.

The answer is simple: Patch or get hacked…

Click HERE to see what Microsoft have to say and see a link to the patch.

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Rod Skinner

He is the Regional Editor NKZN and Online Editor for the Northern Natal News. He has 30 plus years of experience.

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