There are a number of Microsoft security flaws hitting the news this week.
* A new virus disguised as an IE 7 Beta 2 download is making the rounds. Security experts reported no widespread damage Friday morning, but they said the virus is notable for a couple of reasons.
* Microsoft confirmed it is investigating reports of attacks exploiting a vulnerability in the way Windows handles animated cursor (.ani) files. In order for this attack to be carried out, a user must either visit a Web site that contains a Web page that is used to exploit the vulnerability or view a specially crafted e-mail message or e-mail attachment sent to them by an attacker. EEye Digital Security has issued an unoffical fix for the problem.
* A Vista bug is frustrating some users with extra-long wait times to move, copy or delete files. Microsoft has acknowledged the flaw and produced a hot fix for it, but users must call the company’s support line to obtain the patch.
