Windows Update attacks: Ensuring malware-free downloads

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Attackers recently discovered how to exploit the Windows Update service to push malware onto targeted systems. Is the new attack possible because of a flaw in Windows Update itself? Or is it because users just aren't being careful? Michael Cobb investigates how malicious hackers have taken advantage of Windows Update. Fortunately, the fix is easier than you think.

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