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Leak prompts Microsoft to audit Windows code

Feb 26, 2004 12:35AM PST

Microsoft is auditing source code for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 that was leaked on the Internet early in February, looking for any vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit. Microsoft reviewed its code before its original release, but has decided to take advantage of new auditing tools to improve its review. Security experts warn that the code leak could result in more attacks against Windows systems, however, many of the problems with the older code have been fixed in patches and service packs. While some organizations are concerned the code leak could mean more security updates, others say they have worked patches and security updates into their business process.

http://www.computerworld.com/securitytopics/security/story/0,10801,90431,00.html

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