The flaw is in an element of Windows that is used to view images. If a user is tricked into viewing an image, such as on a malicious Web site or within an e-mail attachment, that person's computer could be attacked.
Microsoft confirmed last week that some people were trying to take advantage of it. On Thursday, the company said outbreaks appeared to be limited.
So I guess we won't have to be as freaked out as some have been. I feel relieved.
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