Internet Explorer security alert

Snakedoctor · 16 Dec 2008 at 08:54

Users of the world's most common web browser have been advised to switch to another browser until a serious security flaw has been fixed.

The flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people's computers and steal their passwords, internet experts say.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7784908.stm

Time to switch to Firefox?

Snakedoctor · 16 Dec 2008 at 09:50

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/961051.mspx

Snakedoctor · 16 Dec 2008 at 11:34

bledd. said:
Snakedoctor, just do what i've said above, you'll thank me when you see how nice and empty web pages can look

Been using firefox for years

Snakedoctor · 16 Dec 2008 at 13:04

bledd. said:
with adblock plus though?

without adblock plus, i'd rather kill myself than use the net

Indeed! Very nice too, not that I frequent many sites that have ads.

Snakedoctor · 17 Dec 2008 at 11:03

Microsoft plans quick fix for IE

Microsoft is to due to issue a patch to fix a security flaw believed to have affected as many as 10,000 websites.

The emergency patch should be available from 6pm GMT on 17 December Microsoft has said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7787445.stm

Snakedoctor · 18 Dec 2008 at 22:12

Calm down dears, it's only a browser.