Internet Explorer: New Threat.

I have not used IE for a couple of years. I got so fed up with all the problems I now use FF.

WEll I ususally get teh fixits automaticly and when I shut down they will looad before puter goes off. also have a great anti virus that catches every thing. I tried foxfire once and it slowed me down so much I took it off not sure what I would do but guess I will stick wit IE as thats they only one I haeve really ever used!

This is the first that I've heard of this and I normally use IE, and I have updates turned on so the patch that they refer to should have been automatically downloaded and installed. However, a few days ago I found that there is now a 64-bit Firefox browser - version 4.0 beta, so I've decided to try it and to take part in the beta testing program so I'm now using FF as my main default browser anyway.

if you don't open it, they can't attack it

I only use it for work for the company site, because it doesn't work on other browsers. However, R persists in using it on the home computer. I did use FF, but I've switched to Chrome....

i only used to use internet explorer once in a while. i switched to chrome. recently i have heard ie is the worst browser in terms of security and i have stopped using it completely. it is a lot slower than chrome and crashes more, so why not just use a more secure, safer, and faster browser.

Thank God I switched over to FF long time back! There was a time when I was an ardent fan of IE but then I really don’t know why, IE started taking so long to open...specially with Gmail that I was forced to switch over to FF. since then, I’ve been using FF and enjoying it thoroughly. I’ve no plans to go back to IE but I do hope something soon is done by Microsoft about this vulnerability of IE...so many people I know are using IE and this virus thing I’ve come to know only thru mylot and my friends here...what about the others? Not everybody is reading yahoo news!!!

OK so would you recommend firefox or chrome I was using firefox and chrome a few times and I like it I don't see difference with IE but reading this, I probably would go with FF or chrome I think your pc is safe if you have sufficient firewall, ID protection and all toehr protections there but yeah this post got me thinking :)

I wouldn't say that having I.E on your computer is a threat, whilst the security issues continue, I wouldn't use it though, but knowing Microsoft, they will fix the bug quite soon. I never use IE these days as I find it too slow and unstable. I use Chrome and Firefox. _Derek

hi mstickle I have IE on my computer but use Firefox all the time and I do wish someone here had answered the question you asked:Is IR on our computers a risk? I do not use it but its still on my computer.so do we uninstall it or just leave it or what?

i could have IE with my computers but i mainly use FF. when i heard about Chrome, i tried it and so i loved it. i read about the news just now. so i say, i will stick with Chrome and FF. thanks.

I will continue to use IE. I have sufficient antivirus and firewalls in place as well as some other web "police" programs. I've never had any problems with these safeguards over the years that I've been using computers.

Sometimes you will require IE as it is recommended by some bank for online transaction.Though I also use fire fox like you do...But I don't think the people who use IE will change there browser.

I will put my computer on the line. Which mean I will continue to use Internet Explorer like I used to and will keep using it with super precaution, and putting big risk of course. Happy MyLotting :).

Hi Sweetie I have it on my Laptop but I do not use it and never have as I do not trust or like it never have I hope that People will stop using it as it is not safe at all and I have known Friends that use it and have had Virus after Virus

MsTickle, According to Microsoft, this vulnerability is affecting IE browser only. IE is the only handler for MHTML protocol and as such other browsers are not affected. To understand more about this and install the temporary fix, you may want to access the link below. Take care and have a nice day. Ref: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2501696

I had not heard that, but I try and stay away from any and all windows based products. I have Safari, FF, and Opera installed on my Mac. My wife always uses Safari, and I switch between them all. To be honest, I like the features on Opera the most, and Safari the least, but unfortunately browser speed seems to be opposite. Anyway, thanks for the heads up, so I don't use IE at school.

yes friend, you are absolutely correct. Recently i also getting so many unwanted sites automatically when i open the INTERNET EXPLORER. Then next i install another antivirus, then the unwanted sms are stopped. Now also i am using IE yar. Have a nice day. There is any important news regarding this, please discuss here in mylot(to save our friends...hahaha)

Such threats aren't any new by now. Every week Micro$oft themselves or a hacekr or user discover one of such menaces that seems to be the end of Windows, but nothing happens really. IE is quite weak, but thinking seriously, few hackers are interested in home users and generaly go after some more serious targets. Nervertheless, the bug exists, as well as hundreads of other similars. IE is by far the worst browser and all users know it's quite easy for a hacker to toy with it if he wants. I hope that no one will use IE, but unfortunately, people is lazy to search for alternatives and stick with the well know slow and buggy IE. I left it years ago in favor of Opera, which is much faster, secure and bug free.

this related in any way with the Banksy Facebook Revolution? Banksy Graffiti are popping up on many facebook profiles these days.