Windows users should be aware of the shortcut vulnerability and the Fix-It Tool issued by Microsoft. This is a vulnerability that compromises every Microsoft Windows operating system, including all versions of Windows 7 and the recently "support retired" Windows XP.
General information about the shortcut vulnerability can be found here at computerworld.com. This is a good read as it presents the vulnerability and time-line estimations based on previous documented vulnerabilities.
All Windows users should be aware of this exploit. This is especially important for PC gamers, because we often rely on shell commands or command line parameters when beginning a game.
You also might consider taking a look at About.com's Network Security Guide Site for other related security information. There is also a very informative article on Children and Internet Safety from About.com's Family Computing Guide Site.
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