Windows XP Security Flaw

March 2001

Microsoft has admitted that the newest version of its flagship Windows operating system - touted as the most secure ever - has yawning security holes.

The problems were discovered by a security firm a few weeks ago but announced on Thursday once a fix was ready, and now Microsoft is urging users of its new Windows XP operating system to download a fix.

Left unrepaired, the hole gives malicious hackers the chance to take over a Windows XP machine as soon as it is connected to the internet.

The flaw was discovered by independent computer security researchers at eEye Digital Services.

The fault is in a feature called Universal Plug and Play (UPnP).

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