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Monday, June 28, 2004 2:17:23 PM

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'Gaping hole' lets hackers into Windows
By Sabi Phagura, Metro
28 June 2004

Computer users have been warned to avoid using Internet Explorer until a gaping hole in the browser's security is fixed by Microsoft.

The loophole, created by hackers, lets criminals take control of a PC.

The attack, known as the Scob outbreak, is considered more dangerous than than the recent Sasser and Blaster infections. It could mean the websites of banks and auction houses being targeted by people trying to steal credit card data, experts said.

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http://www.thisislondon.com/news/articles/11620204?source=Metro

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