Gainzo Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 For those still using IE I would suggest you download another browser. Internet Explorer is Unsafe ... Still Brennon Slattery Dec 16, 2008 10:15 am A malignant security flaw found in all versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has yet to be fixed, and the problem is spreading. Microsoft detailed the flaw in a security update blog post six days ago. Since then, the problem has spread across the globe, hitting at least 2 million computers. Unlike other computer exploits, this one does not require users to click on fishy links or download mysterious software: it plagues computers that simply open an infected Web page. Internet Explorer is currently used by 69 percent of Web surfers. The flaw hides inside the data binding function of the browser and causes IE to quit unexpectedly and reopen vulnerable to prying eyes. So far most of the attacks have been geographically centered on China and have been used for the purposes of stealing computer game passwords. But with a flaw as gap-toothed as this, the possibilities of nefarious action could include the massive theft of personal information such as administrative computer passwords and financial data. Even though there is currently no patch for this problem, Microsoft has offered a variety of workarounds. Most involve disabling or crippling the "oledb32.dll" file. Other methods include setting Internet and local intranet security zones to "high" and configuring Internet Explorer to prompt before running Active Scripting or to disabling Active Scripting. Though it's always wise to keep your antivirus software updated, it may not protect you in this case, as most antivirus software does not monitor Internet traffic. The easiest way to keep your computer safe is to stop using Internet Explorer. And while other browsers aren't entirely devoid of bugs, they are a better alternative in this case. http://www.pcworld.com/article/155551/internet_explorer_is_unsafe_still.html I thought this was enough of an issue to not post it in the tech forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Of Bavaria Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 yet another reason IE blows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted December 17, 2008 Author Share Posted December 17, 2008 yet another reason IE blows Its a terrible browser. I've been using Firefox for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Its a terrible browser. I've been using Firefox for years. give the google browser a shot, its pretty simple, fast, and easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've been having nothing but trouble with my IE browser. I have Mozilla but the only annoyance is that I can't scroll up or down with my mouse scroller on any page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugeater Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Firefox rules, the add-ons are awesome. I don't understand why anyone would use anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Division Marduk Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I tried IE7, didn't like it. So I went back to IE6. I've tried Firefox and Safari, I don't care for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've been having nothing but trouble with my IE browser. I have Mozilla but the only annoyance is that I can't scroll up or down with my mouse scroller on any page. What? I am right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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