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By now you may know the story of the week old Windows flaw that has so far mutated and distorted into over 60 different variations of trouble for you. This is not “a virus” or “some spyware” and you are NOT protected against it no matter what Antivirus or Firewall software you have, or the status of your Windows Updates.
Your hardware firewall MAY protect you, but why risk it?
In a nutshell –
This Windows security flaw affects Windows 98, ME, 2000, and all versions of XP kicks open the front door of your computer and then announces to the world “here I am, come get me! .
Then the bad guys run malware, spyware, spam servers, porn distributions, or anything else they want over your computer, and in most cases, it is NOT fixable by your IT department without a format and reinstallation of Windows.
This is the single worst thing I’ve ever seen, and I can’t believe it’s not on the TV news by now. Please do not take this lightly.
If you want a more technical explanation – read this but I’m telling you how to fix it right here, right now in about 90 seconds.
First, try this link to an unofficial patch from an individual overseas. While Microsoft has not got a fix, this guy has a solution here
If that account is still suspended (as it has been all day, due to millions of people trying to access it) then read this post on my blog and ACT IMMEDIATELY.
Do this on every one of your computers right away, or you may be very sorry.
