Microsoft Flaw That Will Affect Internet Explorer Web Browser Users
By skysuccess
@skysuccess (8858)
Singapore
February 1, 2011 2:19am CST
Microsoft has announced a newly-discovered flaw in Windows that could be exploited by hackers to steal personal details or take over computers. The glitch is so severe it potentially affects every user of Internet Explorer.
This means it affects all versions of the operating system currently supported including Windows XP (SP3), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008 (R2).
Currently, though there's no report of any exploitations of this vulnerability yet, all Windows users are encouraged to download a patch to block any successful hacking attempts, while Microsoft is working for a permanent fix.
On a bright note, Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari browsers are all unaffected by the threat because, unlike Internet Explorer, they don't support MHTML files, where the problem lies.
Read more:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1352271/Microsoft-security-flaw-affects-900m-people-using-Internet-Explorer.html
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6 responses
@zweeb82 (5653)
• Malaysia
1 Feb 11
Thanks for the info update. It's a good thing I don't use IE as I use Chrome as my default browser. Occasionally, Firefox comes in but IE is like - oh, I have that installed, haha!~
But it's a good thing to know so I can have the patch downloaded in case when I use IE 'coz that's third in line though I also have Safari installed
I can inform my clients as well so they'll know.
But it's a good thing to know so I can have the patch downloaded in case when I use IE 'coz that's third in line though I also have Safari installedI can inform my clients as well so they'll know.1 person likes this
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
1 Feb 11
Hello SkySuccess,
Oh,my! I always knew that something's wrong with that Operating System even though I didn't want my Windows OS before changed. but because of my PC being vulnerable to Viruses and i got one hell of a PC crash three times already, I was forced to agree to my brother to change it to Linux. I have sacrifice a lot most specially playing my favorite games in there but so far it's been good because i haven't got any kind of usual viruses. but i am careful searching sites.
I don't have internet explorer, i stop using it since i got fire fox.1 person likes this
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
3 Feb 11
LetranKnight25,
Well, what can I say here for you.
I am sure Linux is much more peaceful but with the latest gaming consoles available in the market, I am sure you would not miss much online games.
Take care and if you do need the reference for the update, then check out my earlier comments above yours.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
3 Feb 11
akp100,
Since you are using IE and even it is occasional, you might want to download and install the patch from Microsoft.
So, do the needful here and hope all's well with your computer and you.
Take care.
@loveandpeace (470)
• Indonesia
2 Feb 11
I didn't use the internet explorer, my husband did. I don't know, he likes explorer very much. I always use mozilla firefox and opera, more convenient for me. Thanks for sharing this skysuccess, I should be diggin for more info on the link you gave and show him the result.
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
3 Feb 11
loveandpeace,
I hope that you will install the current patch available on MS to temporarily fix the vulnerability on their browser.
Hope you will find the link below relevant and helpful.
Take care.
Ref:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2501696
@loveandpeace (470)
• Indonesia
6 Feb 11
Thank you for sharing, I'll try the link. I hope I can get it done.
@keeperdream (381)
• United States
1 Feb 11
this is bad to hear. i am glad that i don't use ie anymore, but can it affect me since i've used ie before?
@skysuccess (8858)
• Singapore
3 Feb 11
keeperdream,
At the moment, the vulnerability is confined to the IE browser only and as usual Microsoft is mum about other browsers, which is market competition reasons. So, if you are not using IE, then you should be fine.
Just make sure you have your programs updated starting with your operating system, right down to your basic application software programs. Not forgetting, to have a fully licensed up to date security suite program to provide added protection for your computer.
Have a nice day.
