3 years ago
19 February 2009
Attacks through not mended Internet Explorer 7
Security experts warning of the emergency response team of software that exploits a flaw in Internet Explorer 7 which is the Microsoft patch last Tuesday as part of its regular monthly meeting of security patch.
Virus code in which Trend Micro called "XML_DLOADR.A" hidden in a Word document. When such an infected document is opened on a system that is not applied appropriate security patches automatically launches the ActiveX object to access web pages through which opens access to the system and installed. DLL (Dynamic Link Library) that can be used to execute arbitrary commands and the theft of confidential information with user's system.
As the best solution for prevention security experts recommend installing the Microsoft patch, or activate a function for automatic upgrade.
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