Windows XP users on red alert over Internet Explorer bug
December 24th, 2010
COMPUTER users are under threat from a software flaw similar to one that hit government systems two years ago.
The weakness in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser would allow hackers to take control of a PC through a booby-trapped web page.
Most vulnerable are Windows XP users.
Rik Ferguson, senior security analyst at Trend Micro, said: “The attacker can run programs directly on the victim’s computer.
“It is highly reminiscent of a bug two years ago which prompted national governments to switch to an alternative browser.”
Microsoft said that there had been no reports of attacks but advised those concerned could use the Enhanced Mitigation Experience Toolkit protection system.
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