Latest Microsoft Flaw Marked "Critical."

Last week, Microsoft issued a patch for a new Zero Day fix for the “VML” exploit. This was done two weeks before their normal monthly update.

This is rated as “critical” by Microsoft and HLP concurs. There are now thousands of reports of hackers exploiting this flaw in Windows. This could allow a hacker to take complete control over your system without your knowledge.

We've become aware of some users who have not updated their system or installed this patch. HLP highly recommends that all users run Windows Update to make sure that your system has been updated. Go to http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ and make sure you have the latest updates. Your computer many already be setup to download and install these updates automatically, however we have found that many users may have the patch downloaded but not installed.


If you see the “Shield” icon on the right side of your task bar, that means you have patches waiting to be installed. Please close your programs, click on this icon and install these patches. You may have to reboot your system.


More information on this vulnerability can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS06-055.mspx

Naturally, if you have any questions, please contact us.


Derek Rowan
President
HLP Associates, Inc.
www.hlp.net