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by: ProblemAgain Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 28, '14 7:02pm  
Serious Internet Explorer Bug Leaves Half of all Browsers Open to Hack
 
By Julianne Pepitone
Microsoft
is scrambling to fix a newly found bug in Internet Explorer, which
leaves all versions of the browser open to potential attacks.Hackers have already used the flaw to launch "limited, targeted attacks," Microsoft said a "security advisory" on Saturday.As
with many attacks, hackers can start with methods like convincing users
to click on fake websites, Microsoft explained. From there, the glitch
could allow attackers to run malicious software on the user's computer
-- and even gain the same level of access to the computer as the real
user.It's a serious flaw, and a
widespread one: Internet Explorer comprised almost 58 percent of all
desktop browsers in March, according to analytics company Net Applications.Even the Department of Homeland Security weighed in with an advisory on Monday, calling on users to run alternative web browsers until Microsoft is able to fix the problem.The
Internet Explorer issue affects the browser's versions 6 through 11,
Microsoft said in its post. Microsoft's response came one day after
security company FireEye revealed the flaw in a post on its own site on Friday.FireEye
said attackers are focusing mostly on Internet Explorer versions 9
through 11, which make up about a quarter of all browsers. FireEye
dubbed the attacks "Operation Clandestine Fox" and called the flaw
"significant."FireEye recommended that users disable Adobe Flash, saying "the attack will not work" in that case. But Adobe posted its own advisory on Monday, offering users a security update that it said will fix the problem. Microsoft
is still investigating the issue, and the company said it may fix the
problem through either a scheduled or off-cycle security update.Until then, Microsoft wrote in a separate blog post,
the company recommends typical protection steps like installing
anti-virus software and being cautious when visiting websites. Microsoft
also suggested using Internet Explorer in "enhanced protected mode" and
downloading a "toolkit" to help guard against attacks.Those
steps could help protect users of newer Windows versions until
Microsoft releases a fix. But the glitch is a sobering reminder that no
help is coming for users of Windows XP, as Microsoft dropped support of that operating system earlier this month.



First published April 28th 2014, 8:35 am 4951
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Retired_Engineer Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 9 years ago   Apr 28, '14 7:16pm  
FireEye recommended that users disable Adobe Flash, saying "the attack will not work" in that case. But Adobe posted its own advisory on Monday, offering users a security update that it said will fix the problem.

If Adobe Flash is causing the problem, why isn't it affecting other browsers?  I suspect it's something in how Flash interacts with IE. I normally use Firefox (and still have problems with it bogging down, especially with KDC).  However, when I go to see my Suddenlink bill (in PDF format)  via Firefox, it shows a blank form with titles, lines, etc, but nothing about my bill.  I have to use IE to see my bill.  I also used to have the same problem with the City of Houston Water bill, but they fixed it.  When the City of Houston can fix a problem before an ISP can, you really wonder about their tech support capabilities.
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ProblemAgain Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 28, '14 9:08pm  
so to be safe, use firefox or chrome till they fix ie...U.S. Government Suggests that You Switch from Internet Explorerhttps://www.yahoo.com/tech/new-security-flaw-affects-all-versions-of-internet-84085229159.html

How to Switch from Internet Explorer and Bring Your Bookmarks with You
 
 






 


Daniel Bean
 
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Apr 28, 2014






 
 
 
 


A newly discovered Internet Explorer security bug has left Web security in jeopardy.
Though Microsoft has agreed to soon release a patch — unless you’re one
of the poor souls still on Windows XP — you’re probably going to want
to consider switching to another Web browser in the meantime.https://www.yahoo.com/tech/how-to-switch-from-internet-explorer-and-bring-your-84152369709.html
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~ 9 years ago   Apr 29, '14 5:50pm  
I got a recorded phone call yesterday from ????? stating my computer is informing them that there is an windows explorer virus,,, I just hung up. 4951
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ProblemAgain Active Indicator LED Icon 10 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Apr 29, '14 5:55pm  
that's a whole other scam where they call and they will 'remotely fix your constipated computer for just ______ dollars" and tell you they are windows technicians. one friend had that happen and the funny part is she has a mac so there is no windows...but she had a really good time with them leading them around by acting like she was stupid, using technical terms like thingamabob, doohickey and whatsis...kinda like cheap entertainment to giggle about later 4951
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~ 9 years ago   May 1, '14 11:18am  
if you're worried about explorer and looking for a different browser, i just found this ... Love Chrome, But Love Your Privacy And Security Even More? Try Aviator Matthew Hughes On 29th April, 2014 Security Matters We
live within our web browsers. You’re reading this article in a web
browser. You probably check your email in a web browser. I order my
groceries in a web browser. I buy books in a web browser. Web browsers
are pretty important.But we never really think about them within
the context of security and privacy. And yet, for anyone so inclined,
the browser presents an enticing target. Indeed, at the annual
CanSecWest conference in Vancouver, Canada has the Pwn2Own contest,
where hackers try to target cell phones, computer operating systems and
(most crucially) web browsers, in order to win prizes and kudos.With
that in mind, imagine my delight when I discovered the Aviator web
browser, by WhiteHat Security. This is a powerful, secure and private
web browser, built upon Chromium. And it’s really good. www.makeuseof.com/ta g/love-chrome-love-p rivacy-security-even -try-aviator/ 4951
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