Risk in Windows animated cursors

3 April 2007

The BBC reports on how alternatives to the traditional arrow cursor can leave Windows computers open to attack.

Through attachments and specially created websites malicious hackers have been taking advantage of this bug. Microsoft has requested users to update their security program and beware of attachments to protect against the threat. In addition to this, security firms are recommending the use of an alternative web browser, such as Opera or FireFox.