yermom
5/1/2014, 08:30 AM
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2014/04/28/307763583/u-s-tells-users-to-stop-using-internet-explorer-for-now
The Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans to stop using the Web browser Internet Explorer because it has a bug that could allow hackers to install malicious software without the user knowing it.
The vulnerability, , has already been exploited in the wild. Essentially, all a user has to do to become a victim is view a "specially crafted HTML document," which means a Web page or even a rich email or attachment.
"We are currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem," CERT said.
although, using NPR and DHS as sources probably kills my credibility around here with various groups.
later someone there will declare water is wet :D
The Department of Homeland Security is warning Americans to stop using the Web browser Internet Explorer because it has a bug that could allow hackers to install malicious software without the user knowing it.
The vulnerability, , has already been exploited in the wild. Essentially, all a user has to do to become a victim is view a "specially crafted HTML document," which means a Web page or even a rich email or attachment.
"We are currently unaware of a practical solution to this problem," CERT said.
although, using NPR and DHS as sources probably kills my credibility around here with various groups.
later someone there will declare water is wet :D