Hotmail Password Bug Quick Fix
Microsoft has rushed out a fix for a serious bug in its Hotmail webmail services.
The bug allowed a hacker to reset the password for a Hotmail account, locking out its owner and giving the attacker access to the inbox.
The fix was put together because the bug was starting to be actively exploited online.
One security news site reported that some hackers were offering to hack Hotmail accounts for $20 (£12).
Computer security researchers discovered the vulnerability in early April and told Microsoft about it soon afterwards. The bug revolved around the way Hotmail handles the data that must pass back and forth when a user wants to reset their password.
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Submitted by Niyaz (not verified) on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 06:43Imagine my surprise while working yesterday with my toggle timer ticking along nicely, when suddenly I looked to check my hours and I had logged 34,000+ hours in one day! Amazing!I think the crash did more than just screw up the sign in. I estimated my true hours to adjust it. I'm new here. Does this happen often? I hope not! I love the application!