AOL issues patch

Yes, you read that right – AOL, not Microsoft. "America Online today released a free software update to plug what experts are calling a 'critical' security flaw in software used by millions of people to surf the Web," reports Washington Post PC security writer Brian Krebs, adding that "the problem affects AOL version 8.0, AOL version 8.0+, and AOL version 9.0 Classic." The good news, Brian says in an update to that reports, is that users who log on to AOL at least once a month probably automatically got the patch. But if you want to be sure, go to Brian's post for instructions on how get the patch. In a separate special report, Brian also looks at how Microsoft is doing with its patching process. The one-word verdict? "Better." He explains why.