Monday, April 03, 2006
Internet Explorer compromise
It has been reported and confirmed that a "malware" (malicious software) has been posted on the internet to allow hackers to utlize the most recent and yet unpatched flaw in Internet Explorer. A patch is expected Super Tuesday.
This article explains more, with a solution that disables a portion of Internet Explorer.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/033106-ie-malware.html
E-Eye Digital Security has released a temporary patch, for those who need the portion of Internet Explorer that would be disabled as described above. This patch is not tested or approved/encouraged by Microsoft, however, my personal experience with E-Eye Digital Security has been very positive.
http://www.eeye.com/html/research/alerts/AL20060324.html
This article explains more, with a solution that disables a portion of Internet Explorer.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2006/033106-ie-malware.html
E-Eye Digital Security has released a temporary patch, for those who need the portion of Internet Explorer that would be disabled as described above. This patch is not tested or approved/encouraged by Microsoft, however, my personal experience with E-Eye Digital Security has been very positive.
http://www.eeye.com/html/research/alerts/AL20060324.html