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Ärende: DHS Recommends Security Patch to Protect Against a Vulnerability Found 
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From: /m <mike@barkto.com>


http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5789

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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
August 9, 2006

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recommending that Windows
Operating Systems users apply Microsoft security patch MS06-040 as quickly as
possible. This security patch is designed to protect against a vulnerability
that, if exploited, could enable an attacker to remotely take control of an
affected system and install programs, view, change, or delete data, and create
new accounts with full user rights.

Windows Operating Systems users are encouraged to avoid delay in applying this
security patch. Attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in operating systems
routinely occur within 24 hours of the release of a security patch. This
vulnerability could impact government systems, private industry and critical
infrastructure, as well as individual and home users.

Users can apply the Microsoft MS06-040 security patch at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-040.mspx. Home user may
prefer to go to Windows Update at http://update.microsoft.com and select
“expressö to install critical security updates, including the MS06-040 security
patch.

The Department’s U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) continues to
work closely with Microsoft to minimize any impact from this vulnerability.
US-CERT has issued an alert through the National Cyber Alert System and
conducted a series of briefings with federal Chief Information Officers and
Chief Information Security Officers, and critical infrastructure sectors
through Information Sharing and Analysis Centers. Additionally, all federal
agencies are required to provide US-CERT with regular updates on their patching
status.

DHS recommends that computer users and administrators implement the following
preparedness measures to protect themselves against this vulnerability, and
also from future vulnerabilities, worms, and viruses:


- Keep up-to-date on security patches and fixes for your operating
system. The easiest way to do this is to set your system to receive automatic
updates, which will ensure you automatically receive security updates issued by
Microsoft. If your system does not allow automatic updates, we recommend that
you manually install the Microsoft security patch today through Microsoft
Update at http://update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate

- Install anti-virus and anti-spy ware software and keep them up-to-date
Enable a firewall which will help block attacks before they can get into your
computer

- Do not open emails from unknown sources and do not open or execute
email attachments that you are not expecting even if they come from a known and
trusted source.


To access the alerts for this vulnerability and for additional information on
cyber security tips and practices please visit at www.us-cert.gov.
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