Security Update

<a href="http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20060810/bs_nf/45315" title="Yahoo News">U.S. Warns of Windows Security Flaw</a><br />n<br />n<blockquote>The U.S. government issued a serious warning to Windows users that a critical flaw in the operating system could enable a hacker to hijack their computers and install a virus, delete programs, or gain access to private accounts.<br />n<br />nThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the rare advisory after Microsoft announced a dozen patches for vulnerablities in the Windows software as part of the company's monthly security bulletin. What apparently grabbed the department's attention is that one of the flaws opens a back door to a computer without any action by the user.</blockquote><br />n<br />nI won't get into the advantags of Linux, my favorite OS, over Windows but get out there and get your windows XP updated. It is in your own best interests.<br />n<br />n<strong>Security puts a premium on feebleness. H. G. Wells</strong>