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What do you think of the latest Microsoft security issue for Internet Explorer users?
Do you use a different browser like Mozilla, already?
How do you think this security issue will affect yourself and the public?
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090707/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_microsoft_security
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972890#FixItForMe
How do you think this security issue will affect yourself and the public?
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090707/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_microsoft_security
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/972890#FixItForMe
voted interesting: chriswingate
voted uninteresting: abe
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when I read your headline I was like, oh just another security issue.
but I clicked the link and read -
"It can allow hackers to remotely take control of victims' machines. The victims don't need to do anything to get infected except visit a Web site that's been hacked."
oh my! this is crazy. I'm a support of Firefox but sometimes I do use IE at work, I can't imagine the trouble I will give the IT administrators should I be infected with such viruses.
I guess in general public, its going to be worst. lots of people out there will click links via emails/messengers.
I think this can only get worst. the patch can only be done manually it seems.
but I clicked the link and read -
"It can allow hackers to remotely take control of victims' machines. The victims don't need to do anything to get infected except visit a Web site that's been hacked."
oh my! this is crazy. I'm a support of Firefox but sometimes I do use IE at work, I can't imagine the trouble I will give the IT administrators should I be infected with such viruses.
I guess in general public, its going to be worst. lots of people out there will click links via emails/messengers.
I think this can only get worst. the patch can only be done manually it seems.
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voted helpful: chriswingate
I prefer FireFox because it is more secure, standards compliant and the add-ons are great.
This will only effect a niche group of Windows users that:
1 - Use IE.
1 - Don't update Windows.
3 - Don't use any form of Firewall / AntiVirus software or hardware.
Usually Microsoft only pushes automatic updates on the second Tuesday of each month, but issues an out of cycle patch for issues this serious.
You should be fine if you have Windows Automatic Updates turned on.
Just remember some netiquette and don't click links in emails, download illegal software or randomly search for free porn and you shouldn't have any problems
This will only effect a niche group of Windows users that:
1 - Use IE.
1 - Don't update Windows.
3 - Don't use any form of Firewall / AntiVirus software or hardware.
Usually Microsoft only pushes automatic updates on the second Tuesday of each month, but issues an out of cycle patch for issues this serious.
You should be fine if you have Windows Automatic Updates turned on.
Just remember some netiquette and don't click links in emails, download illegal software or randomly search for free porn and you shouldn't have any problems
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