Microsoft Warns Users About Potential Security Risk
By Ian Bush
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Microsoft is warning most Windows users that their computer security could be at risk unless they take an important step.
Microsoft says everyone using Windows 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and RT needs to download and install an emergency patch.
It's to prevent a newly discovered security hole. A computer criminal could gain access to your PC by way of a website or email attachment that exploits a flaw in a font format.
Even the latest version of Windows 10, being tested ahead of its release next week, is vulnerable to the problem.
If you have Automatic Updates turned on, Microsoft says you're protected. Otherwise, head to update.microsoft.com to download.
