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Old 29th Dec 05, 02:30 PM
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Sites Exploit Windows Image Flaw
Computer users are being alerted to a new flaw in Microsoft Windows which can be used to attack a PC.

The US net watchdog, the Computer Emergency Response Center (Cert), and security firms have issued warnings about certain types of image files called Windows Metafiles.

Experts said numerous websites were taking advantage of the flaw to sneak into computers and install spyware. Microsoft has said it is looking into the issue.

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