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Reuters breaks news Microsoft Explorer flaw exploited in Google attacks 01.13.2010 Reuters broke news on January 14 that the recent cyber attacks on Google and other businesses exploited a previously unknown flaw in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser. Shortly after Reuters broke the news CNBC grilled Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on the issue during a live interview, citing the Reuters report. It took Dow Jones about an hour to match the report. Bloomberg did not cover the news. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Reuters breaks news Microsoft Explorer flaw exploited in Google attacks

01.13.2010

Reuters broke news on January 14 that the recent cyber attacks on Google and other businesses exploited a previously unknown flaw in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser. Shortly after Reuters broke the news CNBC grilled Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer on the issue during a live interview, citing the Reuters report. It took Dow Jones about an hour to match the report. Bloomberg did not cover the news.

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