U.N. Site Hacked Spreads Malware
The sites were specifically targeted because of their high traffic and reputation as secure places to go online. The exact number of computers infected is unknown, but due to the high volume of visitors, it could easily be in the millions.
The security hole has been closed and the malicious code removed from the site, but the attack underscores the importance of properly protecting yourself and your computer by keeping your operating system, firewall, and anti-virus software up-to-date. [Source: Channel Web]
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