One of the patches fixes a serious flaw in Internet Explorer that could allow spyware, trojans, and other unwanted files onto your computer. Simply visiting a page with this exploit can allow your computer to be taken over. This is stated in the detail page for one of the updates.
"An attacker who successfully exploited the most severe of these vulnerabilities could take complete control of an affected system," Microsoft said in its alert. "We recommend that customers apply the update immediately."To check your computer and to install these updates, visit Windows Update.
In addition to updates, the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is part of the update process. The tool checks for some of the most serious virus and trojan risks that could be on your computer. A list of threats detected and removed by the Malicious Software Tool can be seen on the Families Cleaned page. Currently added threats include Locksky, Reatle, and Valla. Other threats include Sober, Blaster, and Zlob. Trojan Zlob is better known by the programs it tries to sell. SpyAxe, SpywareStrike, SpywareQuake, and WinHound are a few of the ones installed by Zlob. Even thought the tool is part of Windows Update, you can run the tool anytime by visiting the tool's homepage here.
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