13 Oct 2004
Microsoft has issued ten new software security patches, seven of which are deemed so 'critical' that it is advising firms to download them immediately.
The flaws, mentioned in Microsoft's monthly security update, could allow hackers to gain control of users? computers and steal data, using the Windows operating platform.
By exploiting the holes hackers could potentially access machines and solicit financial information or use them to distribute junk emails.
Last month, Microsoft found two new security flaws in its software, including a critical hole that has been used to spread viruses using Jpeg graphics.
The higher than usual number of security bulletins affect products including Excel, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
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