21
2006
More security problems with Internet Explorer
A rather severe security exploit is being used to attack Internet Explorer (IE) users. Internet Week reports
An unpatched vulnerability in all editions of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser is being exploited, security researchers said Tuesday, with the attack dumping a broad range of adware, spyware, and Trojans onto PCs whose users simply surf to an infected or malicious site.
The article says that so far it’s mainly porn sites that are using the exploit but the problem is expected to spread rapidly to other sites. Microsoft has issued a security advisory but no patch is available yet and may not be until October 10, the regular “Patch Tuesday”. Here are suggested workarounds:
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More security problems with Internet Explorer
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