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Microsoft Web Browser Has Security Flaw
A newly discovered security hole in Microsoft Internet Explorer—the default Web browser for many users—could be particularly troubling for those still running Windows XP.
Microsoft on Sunday warned about a flaw affecting versions six through 11 of its flagship browser. The coding flaw would allow hackers to have the same level of access on a network computer as the official user, Microsoft said, which is a best-case scenario for intruders.
The company said it is aware of "limited, targeted attacks" that attempt to exploit the flaw. Microsoft didn't elaborate.
IE has always been considered a risk, this really isn't new.
I don't use IE. I only used it for Windows Updates and now that there aren't more (for my XP) I won't be using it at all.
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| Re: Microsoft Web Browser Has Security Flaw | |
Posted: 04/28/2014 5:17 PM |
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Give IE the heave-ho until Microsoft patches zero-day
Computerworld - The U.S. government's top cyber-security agency is telling Internet Explorer (IE) users they should consider running a different browser until Microsoft fixes a critical vulnerability.
The U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) added its voice to the growing chorus of security organizations and companies that have warned people of the flaw, which affects IE6, IE7, IE8, IE9, IE10 and IE11.
US-CERT is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and regularly issues security warnings and threat alerts.
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