Beware of the Cursor

There is a new exploit for animated cursors running around that affects just about all Windows versions (including Windows Vista). Details on the exploit can be found here: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/935423.mspx

 The exploit is in the form of a malformed .ANI file or animated cursor which can be embedded in a email or HTML page.

Sandi has some additional insight and guidance, Basically this comes down to use common sense on opening emails, if isn't from someone you know then don't open it. The recommended work around at the current time is to use plain text email, which for most people isn't something they can do in all reality. So for the time being just be a little more sensative with the mail you open and the sites you visit.

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