Microsoft has warned consumers that a vulnerability in its Internet Explorer browser could let hackers gain access and user rights to their computer.

The flaw affects Internet Explorer (IE) versions 6 to 11 and Microsoft said it was aware of "limited, targeted attacks" to exploit it.

According to NetMarket Share, the IE versions account for more than 50% of global browser market.

Microsoft says it is investigating the flaw and will take "appropriate" steps.

The firm, which issued a security advisory over the weekend, said the steps "may include providing a solution through our monthly security update release process, or an out-of-cycle security update, depending on customer needs".

The US government advised computer users to consider using alternative web browsers until a security fix is released.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27184188

http://www.fireeye.com/blog/uncategorized/2014/04/new-zero-day-exploit-targeting-internet-explorer-versions-9-through-11-identified-in-targeted-attacks.html

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/security/2963983


A fix you can do for now till Microsoft patch it is in the link below if you really have to use Internet Explorer.

http://steve.grc.com/2014/04/28/a-quick-mitigation-for-internet-explorers-new-0-day-vul nerability/


I would advise people to use Firefox or other browsers till this is patched and fixed 100%, because it sounds like a very serious threat and be more careful what sites you visit and emails you open. Quote

Thanks for the warning Nabil Quote

....Nabil...always on top of things...(and I mean tech-wise in this case, hehehe

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You're welcome guys, yes it's a serious one so thought thought let you guys know, so take care with IE while browsing.

The link on the main post was adding a space in the link for some reason and read "vul nerability" not "vulnerability" :-/. This should work now.


A fix you can do for now till Microsoft patch it is in the link below if you really have to use Internet Explorer.

http://steve.grc.com/2014/04/28/a-quick-mitigation-for-internet-explorers-new-0-day-vulnerability/





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Microsoft have patched this security flaw in Internet Explorer, go to Windows update and Update now to make sure you are safe from this flaw.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2964358

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/hel p/windows-update Quote

Microsoft have patched this security flaw in Internet Explorer, go to Windows update and Update now to make sure you are safe from this flaw.


http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2964358

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows/hel p/windows-update


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