Tuesday 3 August 2010

Microsoft issues 'critical' patch for shortcut bug

Url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-10837232

New words:

booby-trap - bu͟ːbi træp - A booby-trap is something such as a bomb which is hidden or disguised and which causes death or injury when it is touched.
Example: Police were checking the area for booby traps.

to take over - принимать (должность, обязанности) от другого
Example: The bug allowed attackers to craft booby-trapped shortcuts that allow them to take over a target computer.

flaw - flɔː - flaw (in sth) a mistake in sth that means that it is not correct or does not work correctly
Example: The flaw was found in mid-July and allows malicious hackers to embed commands in shortcuts that are executed when that quick link is used or viewed.


Useful phrases:
Microsoft has issued a ....

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