Windows 7 Gets Its First Bug

The bug touches on Microsoft's Server Message Block (SMB) program -- specifically, SMBv1 and SMBv2 on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Microsoft has issued a security advisory describing workarounds, but says most users would be protected from attacks by blocking two ports at the firewall.

Plus: hackers try to bypass Windows 7's WAT; Internet Explorer attack can hurt the kernel.

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