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gvstn

(2,805 posts) Wed Aug 19, 2015, 06:14 PM Aug 2015

Warning to update Internet Explorer immediately.

Microsoft has urged Windows users to update their machines after discovering a bug in Internet Explorer that could allow hackers to take control of their machines.

It would allow an attacker to hijack control of your computer via Internet Explorer – just by visiting a boobytrapped webpage.

All versions of Windows, including Windows 10 are vulnerable to the bug, the firm said - although its new Edge browser is not.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3203855/Update-Microsoft-releases-critical-patch-Internet-Explorer-fix-bug-lets-hackers-control-windows-machine.html#ixzz3jIl8GMSQ
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Warning to update Internet Explorer immediately. (Original Post) gvstn Aug 2015 OP

Nothing from Microsoft about this ThingsGottaChange Aug 2015 #1

There is full new version of IE in the updates available. gvstn Aug 2015 #2

Thanks ThingsGottaChange Aug 2015 #3

No problem. gvstn Aug 2015 #4

IE is a bug. hobbit709 Aug 2015 #5

Warning to Ex-PLODE Internet Ex-PLODE-r immediately... Earth Bound Misfit Aug 2015 #6

I read several of the links, cannot find info re: Windows XP Paper Roses Aug 2015 #7

Yes, it in the OP excerpt. gvstn Aug 2015 #8

ThingsGottaChange

(1,200 posts)

1. Nothing from Microsoft about this

Reply to gvstn (Original post)

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 09:18 PM

Aug 2015

Daily Mail?

gvstn

(2,805 posts)

2. There is full new version of IE in the updates available.

Reply to ThingsGottaChange (Reply #1)

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 09:49 PM

Aug 2015

They are not the only one reporting. https://www.google.com/search?q=internet+explorer&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8#q=internet+explorer&tbm=nws

ThingsGottaChange

(1,200 posts)

3. Thanks

Reply to gvstn (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 10:09 PM

Aug 2015

This is the first time I didn't get notified of updates! Prob cuz of old version of Firefox. Sorry if I was offensive.

gvstn

(2,805 posts)

4. No problem.

Reply to ThingsGottaChange (Reply #3)

Wed Aug 19, 2015, 10:30 PM

Aug 2015

I know a lot of people dislike The Daily Mail. I find they get a lot of stories first so I still read over there.

hobbit709

(41,694 posts)

5. IE is a bug.

Reply to gvstn (Original post)

Thu Aug 20, 2015, 06:27 AM

Aug 2015

Earth Bound Misfit

(3,584 posts)

6. Warning to Ex-PLODE Internet Ex-PLODE-r immediately...

Reply to gvstn (Original post)

Thu Aug 20, 2015, 10:40 AM

Aug 2015

... if not sooner.

Paper Roses

(7,632 posts)

7. I read several of the links, cannot find info re: Windows XP

Reply to gvstn (Original post)

Thu Aug 20, 2015, 02:51 PM

Aug 2015

Does this threat cause problems for those of us who still have the XP dinosaur?
I try to use my laptop w/Win7 but prefer the PC. Cannot afford a new PC so now I'm left wondering if the old workhorse is in MORTAL danger.
What say you learned members?

gvstn

(2,805 posts)

8. Yes, it in the OP excerpt.

Reply to Paper Roses (Reply #7)

Thu Aug 20, 2015, 04:46 PM

Aug 2015

It apparently effects all versions of Windows.

Chances are that you will never fall prey to this bug. If Windows didn't find it in 20 years, I doubt some hacker is suddenly going to discover it. Patch or don't if you don't feel comfortable. It works my luring you to go to a dangerous website. A hacker is going make that porn or free Viagra, if your username is Paper Roses I doubt you are the target.

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