Virus Warning – Zero Day Exploit
A condition on the internet known as a “Zero Day Exploit” currently exists. This means that there is a known security vulnerability for which no patch exists. This vulnerability is associated with viewing pictures in Windows Explorer, Internet Explorer, and potentially other programs. A person could be infected by simply receiving a spam email or going to a website that has been compromised. Please note you do not have to open the picture to become infected.
As we monitor the situation, we may be put in a position where we temporarily “break” the ability to view pictures until a formal patch is released from Microsoft. At this point in time, Microsoft does not expect to have a patch prior to January 9th.
Some security measures have been put in place, but due to the serious and complex nature of this vulnerability we ask that you please take extra caution in your computing habits – avoid casual clicking on links sent to you in email if you are not sure of their source and refrain from casual internet browsing.
More information can be found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...ry/912840.mspx (This link is safe to use)
Sharon King,
Mainframe Database Administrator
Aliant CTO
email: ***@***.**
phone: (***) ***-****
Sharon is my aunt from the east coast canada.. I *** out some of her personal info. I thought I'd share this incase people didn't know, as most to all of you guys use windows.
