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Hackers seize on newfound flaw in Windows. Visiting certain Web sites can infect computers

A newfound flaw in Microsoft Corp.’s Windows operating system is being used by hackers to install malicious code on personal computers.

Users can infect their computers by visiting certain Web sites that are able to exploit some Windows-based applications, Internet security company Panda Software said. It called the discovery "one of the most serious vulnerabilities recently detected."

The flaw in the world’s most popular software leaves PCs open to adware and spyware as well as Trojans, which can hide damaging programs.

By ROCHELLE GARNER
BLOOMBERG NEWS

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