New Windows vulnerability

Microsoft recently issued a new critical security update (MS04-007) to patch a vulnerability in most Windows operating systems, including

Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows NT
Windows Server 2003

Computer code which exploits this vulnerability has recently been discovered. If your computer is exploited by this code you could risk damaging your computer or losing your connection to the network.

Protect yourself and your access to online services by installing the Microsoft Windows updates on your computer.

Users of Macintosh computers or earlier versions of Windows (Windows 95/98) are not affected by this vulnerability.