[dat1pinoydude]

Microsoft rolled out a series of patches late Tuesday night for Windows XP, but the US Department of Homeland Security has warned that one bug patch should be implemented immediately.

Homeland Security said security patch MS06-040 will fix a critical patch that could allow other people to take over computers.

The vulnerability, it said, "could impact government systems, private industry and critical infrastructure, as well as individual and home users."

The patch in question is here

SOURCE: http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=33586

If you don't already know, to keep your computer patched and safe, always check windows update (usually most XP machines are set to automatically notify you of updates with SP2).

Check http://update.microsoft.com

As always, make sure you have a firewall, spyware scanner and anti-virus software enabled.

[말라카]

hopefully this isnt a ploy by the government to censor the internet or keep track of our online activities. Microsoft and the US Government working hand in hand is pretty scary

[mp.ARK]

Homeland Security actually recommended a Windows Update patch? Wow, that must be a first. I hope this Microsoft isn't installing Windows Advantage under-the-table with these updates.

[MsCHua]

Thank you for the news. No wonder my laptop was automatically updated yesterday.

[DaRkViEt73]

Install the patches or else you'll be labeled an Enemy Combatant and disappear forever.

[Xarthan]

lol that's "very" hilarious

[Tetra]

Stupid patch I was updating trickster and left it to run overnight and the patch restarted my computer after finishing -____-;

[dat1pinoydude]

Most major windows update patches require a windows restart, just FYI. Sorry to hear it restarted your computer.