Microsoft issued a rare emergency Windows security patch for a bug that could be used to create an Internet worm attack. Microsoft had already seen a small number of attacks that exploited the flaw. Security experts are worried that the flaw could spread infections between machines on local-area networks. The vulnerability lies in the Windows Server service used to connect with other devices on networks. A hacker posted an early sample of code to exploit the flaw on the Web today. The worm then loads software that steals passwords, security experts say.”]
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