Title: Important Patch For Ie
Description: To be released today
itslate - December 17, 2008 01:55 PM (GMT)
I've been hearing about MS frantically working on a fix for this. It should be released today. Use Firefox or another browser until you can update it.
http://www.computerworld.com/action/articl...&intsrc=hm_list| QUOTE |
Last weekend, Microsoft researchers said that they had seen a "huge increase" in attacks, and that some were originating from legitimate Web sites. Another researcher added that about 6,000 infected sites were serving up exploits that target the IE vulnerability.
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| Microsoft adds that it is working on a fix but has offered no ETA on when that might happen. |
itslate - December 18, 2008 06:16 AM (GMT)
I believe it was just downloaded with my auto update. Make sure you got it. I've heard of some credit card sites that were compromised.
Linda4Elliott - December 18, 2008 04:06 PM (GMT)
thanks itslate! I'm checking into it, now.
EYaminCDaughtryfan - December 18, 2008 09:44 PM (GMT)
I just got the update in my auto update
Sk8888 - December 18, 2008 10:02 PM (GMT)
I downloaded the update yesterday. Too scary.
Btw, I read an article that said the weaknesses in Firefox and other browsers are in the plug-ins aka add-ons. It said you were only as good on alternative browsers if you had all of your plug-ins constantly up-to-date.
Linda4Elliott - December 18, 2008 10:45 PM (GMT)
For all you smart peeps out there....is this the correct update/patch? It was just included with my automatic updates.
Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista (KB960714)
Installation date: ý12/ý18/ý2008 5:25 PM
Installation status: Successful
Update type: Important
Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.
More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=137335Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com EYaminCDaughtryfan - December 19, 2008 12:15 AM (GMT)
^Yep thats the one according to this Yahoo blog :)
http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/111811Microsoft sends the needed patches/updates to your automatic update as you need them. They send the ones you need to have(the critical ones)
Linda4Elliott - December 19, 2008 12:20 AM (GMT)
thank for the answer! I feel better knowing it is taken care of :)
EYaminCDaughtryfan - December 19, 2008 12:27 AM (GMT)
Me too! Everything has glitches. I was freaking out though when I heard about it LOL!!!
itslate - December 19, 2008 02:06 AM (GMT)
Whew, I was so paranoid after hearing this, I was getting suspicious of simple little emails sent to me by friends and deleting them. :rotfl:
Three rules I live by on my computer:
Always Update Windows and browsers!
Always Update your antivirus!
Make sure your firewall is running!
