Windows XP came with version 6 of the Adobe Flash Player contains a number of vulnerabilities. Malicious code could run on your computer, opening a backdoor for hackers to gain access. Microsoft has published a security advisory, warning users of Windows XP that they must update their installations of Flash. The end result is that your computer could be turned into part of a spam-spewing botnet, stealing your identity or turning your computer into a computer that could be used to send spam messages to spam machines.”]
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