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All Internet Explorer versions affected by newly-discovered critical flaw
Vista and Windows 7 users are at less risk than those on XP because of their OS's Protected Mode, which would limit the attacker's access rights. Microsoft suggests using EMET (Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit) to protect all Internet Explorer processes -- but it's a tool designed for admins, not the average home user.
While there's no timetable given for an official fix, Microsoft has already begun working with security providers to ensure that additional protection can be delivered via definition updates. They also, of course, recommend running all Windows Updates, making sure your firewall is turned on, and having a good, up-to-date antimalware program installed.
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Subscribe to commentsGardiner WestboundDec 23rd 2010 8:07AM
Mozilla Firefox is the fastest and best fix.
SilverWaveDec 23rd 2010 8:27AM
Bears... Woods. Pope... Catholic.
Its MS so this is expected.
Martin-TDec 23rd 2010 9:42AM
This is a public service announcement: Everyone should stay off the Internet until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation.
This has been a public service announcement.
ChrisSskDec 23rd 2010 12:16PM
@Gardiner Westbound
All software has flaws, what I like about Firefox is that Mozilla is quite quick in patching them. For example 5 days after Firefox went down at this years Pwn2Own Mozilla released a patch.
Using EMET is a temporary solution (aimed at companies) but the best solution would be for Microsoft to release patches quicker
Anthony S.Dec 23rd 2010 4:01PM
@ChrisSsk At least they're not as bad as Apple... *shudders* I'd rather have "Patch Tuesdays" than "we'll patch it when we release the next mega-security combo pack". They're not _as_ bad with Safari, but they're still pretty damn awful.
SquiggyDec 23rd 2010 12:50PM
Why don't they just be honest and recommend that no one use IE period. The browser wars are a relic of the 90s anyway, what reason does Microsoft have to continue making and maintaining IE? There really isn't one. They should just dump it and concentrate on improving Bing instead.
JackDec 26th 2010 8:45PM
@Anthony S. What an idiot - There are so few problems with Apple S/W that they rarely have to update it and when it does have a problem it is still significantly better than anything MS puts out.
YonDec 26th 2010 4:24PM
Mickeysoft is still selling junk at high prices? Amazing! The leopard does not spot its changes.
YonDec 26th 2010 4:27PM
You mean... Microsoft is still in business, after all those years of selling defective software?
John BlakelyDec 26th 2010 4:54PM
I'm tired of MS and the way they beta test all of their programs and apps with customers paying full price. It's about like IBM back in the bad old days, everyone was afraid to go anywhere else because of compatibility with other systems they interfaced with. Time for MS to go into consulting like IBM. If you notice, IBM is still grossly arrogant and without any reason that I've seen yet. Are they smarter? Maybe, if they can get you to keep supporting them, same with MS.
JimDec 26th 2010 5:57PM
I guess when MS comes out with an even better system than Vista, then everyone will have flaws with the Vista (so sayeth MS) and you made need to purchase the latest and next greatest operating system (so sayeth MS). Amen
DaveDec 26th 2010 6:12PM
@Jim I think they already did and it's called Windows 7, I have been using it since it was released and it is a really good OS, not a resourse hog and I haven't seen a crash since. Vista reminded me of the Win ME which was a flop. 7 is best.
JackDec 26th 2010 8:45PM
@Dave Windoze 7 might be the best MS OS but that is not saying much, it is still crappy compared to MAC OS and Linux and Linux is FREE, no brainer choice especially when MS charges a fortune for their crap.
RandyDec 27th 2010 12:15PM
Should've bought a mac!!!
JackDec 26th 2010 8:45PM
@Randy I purchased a laptop (Sony with Vista) about 3 or so years ago and what a piece of crap. I spent a fortune to upgrade to Windows 7 and what a horrid nightmare, it was such a mess but after about the 4th or 5th reinstall it finally works OK but still has a lot of problems, still lots of maintenance required and still not that quick and still buggy and unstable but better than Vista. I finally upgraded her to a Mac and both of us are so happy, no maintenance required. I did a real upgrade on the Sony by installing Linux (Ubuntu 10.10) and what a great OS and it is free and comes with free Office suite. Why would anyone put up with MS crap anymore????
brendabifDec 26th 2010 7:48PM
I stopped using IE years ago. Firefox as my primary browser with Chrome as my backup works fine. Why doesn't Microsoft just get off their asses and just produce a reliable product? Is that asking too much?
LMLDec 27th 2010 5:58AM
@brendabif
undrgrndgirlDec 27th 2010 12:46AM
@Jack - linux is fine if you don't have to interact with the real world - as for apple they are rapidly approaching ms standards and apple hardware is well, pc hardware...
SendaiDec 27th 2010 12:34AM
Oh stop bitching about the wrong things!!!! It's not Microsoft's fault or any other software's fault! Blame the damn hackers who take advantage any way they can to exploit and damage other computer users! It's as simple as damn that. We wouldn't need all these protective things, patches, version after version of the same thing and being profited off of by software companies selling their garbage if it weren't for the hackers who make the internet an unsafe place! Where are all you people snarling about hackers who caused the problem to begin with! And I bet half of you ARE hackers who take advantage if not control of other peoples' systems because you get some sick pleasure out of it!
I had my lousy 3.1 for three years. My Windows 98 for four years and my present computer now onto four years and I'm not changing again. I had to have my computer rebuilt because of you damn hackers and I have protection software up the wazoo on this thing and it didn't stop you. Not when I got things for free, and not when I paid for it!
No matter what you get, no matter how many times you upgrade your browser, you're still going to either be screwed by hackers who can't mind their own businesses or software and computer companies selling you new things luring you into a false sense of security.
Put the blame where it deserves. ON hackers and software companies who profit off you in useless protection.
undrgrndgirlDec 27th 2010 12:41AM
@Sendai...you'll change again, whether you like it or not...