Washington Post: Microsoft Finds New Windows Security Flaws

Update: Microsoft elaborates: Computers to become giant killer robots

This morning, Microsoft clarified its 13 April statement regarding recently discovered security flaws in its Windows Platform. Mark Martin, spokesman for Microsoft, indicated that a new set of "security holes" allowed more than standard remote control of personal desktops. “Basically, hackers can turn even the smallest desktop computer into a giant killer robot. We recommend that everyone run for their lives.” When asked about laptops and peripherals, Mr. Martin indicated that, while PDA’s run on a different platform, it is entirely possible that many laptops running Windows XP could be transformed into “Either irritating, emotive robots along the lines of Bicentennial Man or those winged monkeys from the Wizard of Oz, whichever…” Mr. Martin further indicated that he hoped the problem could be solved with a patch, called Longhorn, that will be "absolutely available by 2006 at the very, very latest."

- posted by JB @ 6:36 AM