[pchelpers] News:Hackers exploit security hole in Excel

January 17, 2008 - 11:58AM

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Microsoft says hackers have found a way to use some older versions of
its Excel spreadsheet program to take over control of people's
computers.

The software giant said late today it was investigating reports of such
attacks, but had not yet determined whether it would patch the hole, or
when.

People who open a specially crafted Excel file from an email attachment
or visit a compromised website could be inviting hackers to take over
their PCs for malicious purposes such as stealing passwords and other
personal information, or sending out spam.

More here:
http://www.theage.com.au/news/security/hackers-exploit-security-hole-in-excel/2008/01/17/1200419938987.html
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