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(109,116 posts) Tue Apr 29, 2014, 12:34 AM Apr 2014

Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer security gap [View all]

Source: AP-Excite

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft says a security gap in Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to take complete control of a computer if the user clicks on a malicious link.

The vulnerability affects versions 6 through 11 of the Web browser.

Microsoft Corp. said Saturday that it was aware of "limited, targeted attacks" that tried to exploit the security gap. The company is working on a fix which it plans to provide in a software update on May 13.

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Microsoft Security Advisory: http://bit.ly/1fJX5RR

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Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer security gap [View all] Omaha Steve Apr 2014 OP

People still use Interet Explorer? n/t aggiesal Apr 2014 #1

The company I work for doesn't allow any other browser than IE because... eh-hemm... security risks. gtar100 Apr 2014 #24

Our IT guy has it set up so only he can update software KamaAina Apr 2014 #33

"Ford Recalls Edsel" JackRiddler Apr 2014 #43

I like how they waited until just after they ended XP support to announce this DJ13 Apr 2014 #2

Yes, I'm sure the third party that discovered also sat on it until end of life for XP/IE8 AtheistCrusader Apr 2014 #3

Timing is everything ain't it. L0oniX Apr 2014 #21

Bam. And Windows XP WILL be patched. AtheistCrusader May 2014 #44

I'm sure all 11 or 12 IE users are terrified. DeSwiss Apr 2014 #4

I have to us IE on my work computer. amerikat Apr 2014 #5

Install XP in Virtualbox to run IE in almost any linux os ...may be the only safe way to run IE. L0oniX Apr 2014 #22

I don't have admin rights on the work computer amerikat May 2014 #46

I didn't even know that browser still existed. tofuandbeer Apr 2014 #6

Explorer's been a train wreck for so many years bhikkhu Apr 2014 #7

Sometimes you don't have a choice. Angleae Apr 2014 #11

The worst ... doxydad Apr 2014 #13

I know. dotymed Apr 2014 #17

What browsers do you recommend that are easier to use? jwirr Apr 2014 #23

I love opera UpInArms Apr 2014 #35

I've used Firefox for years bhikkhu Apr 2014 #40

This is NOT just another one of those endless security warnings -- US and UK govts say don't use IE progree Apr 2014 #8

That's funny. I'm a federal employee and that's all they want us to use Victor_c3 Apr 2014 #16

God's judgment on the homophobes "boycotting Mozilla" over the Eich affair. alp227 Apr 2014 #9

Not that I have any real objection to this being in lbn, geckosfeet Apr 2014 #10

2 words: Mozilla Firefox n/t doxydad Apr 2014 #12

two more intaglio Apr 2014 #15

I hear a lot of good things about Chrome. efhmc Apr 2014 #26

I havent had a windows partition in a long time d_r Apr 2014 #27

You are kind to take the time to send me this info. Thanks. efhmc Apr 2014 #28

Chrome is faster than Firefox but a lot less customizable starroute Apr 2014 #30

Thanks for the info. I think I will stay with Firefox for a while. efhmc Apr 2014 #34

Then you might avoid Firefox 29 starroute Apr 2014 #42

This headline is not a repeat of other such headlines intaglio Apr 2014 #14

Are they going to patch IE6 and Win XP? Renew Deal Apr 2014 #18

I doubt it, they no longer support those versions. olddad56 Apr 2014 #19

Yes. AtheistCrusader May 2014 #45

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YOU FOOLS! L0oniX Apr 2014 #20

would that virtualbox UpInArms Apr 2014 #36

It's free. I run it in Ubuntu. Installed Windows XP in it and run IE to monitor a security cam... L0oniX Apr 2014 #41

thanks UpInArms May 2014 #47

Be sure to install the guest additions in virtualbox after your guest OS is installed penultimate May 2014 #48

I'll add that to my list of stuff UpInArms May 2014 #50

If it's certain GNU flavors... SUSE is NSA, Ubuntu runs on the MS Azure layer (w/Amazon feeds). TheBlackAdder May 2014 #53

The one person who still uses IE could not be reached for comment. chrisa Apr 2014 #25

I wonder how long it will take for my Netscape Navigator 4.0 to have this fixed? hughee99 Apr 2014 #29

Excite has been MY homepage for 18 years Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #31

I thought they got bought out years ago hughee99 Apr 2014 #37

No problemo Omaha Steve Apr 2014 #38

Microsoft.com has nothing about this at the level a regular visitor to their website would see progree Apr 2014 #32

What, me worry? pscot Apr 2014 #39

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #49

IE, people still use this obsolete browser? lol n/t RKP5637 May 2014 #51

Linux users warned of Microsoft security gaps for years. longship May 2014 #52