Internet Explorer Patch Issued After Security Flaw Exploited
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) has issued an emergency patch after a serious security flaw left users of Internet Explorer 7 susceptible to hacking.
The security hole allows hackers to "hi-jack" users computers and steal login information after visiting infected websites. Since the code doesn't require a download, this hack attack is considered a very serious threat to people that use Internet Explorer 7 as their web browser.
Microsoft said that previous versions of IE could also be at risk, but Internet Explorer 7 has been the primary target of the attack. The company even advised users to switch to an alternative web browser while they fixed the bug.
A "critical" security update is expected to be released on Wednesday. People that have activated the Windows Update feature on their machines will have the patch downloaded automatically.
For more information on the Internet Explorer Patch, please visit
Microsoft Security Advisory.
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