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Zero-day exploit for IE6 flaw released

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Posted by: Ion Silverbolt

It's only a short matter of time before an expoit surfaces. Prepare now.

This latest flaw allows the execution of arbitrary code which means a Windows XP computer running Internet Explorer 6 can be completely compromised by visiting a malicious website. IE6 users are advised to use the following workarounds until an official patch is released.

How to stop Active Scripting for home users.
How to stop Active Scripting company wide.

This is a temporary solution and may cause certain sites to not work. In order to make them work, you'll need to add those legitimate sites that needs to have Active Scripting working to the trusted zone in IE.


More info can be found here.



Posted by: gam3r

Good thing I use Firefox .



Posted by: FadedMaster

*Gasp!* A security flaw in IE?! This is surely the end of the world.



Posted by: Ion Silverbolt

Unfortunately a large amount of users still use IE6.



Posted by: Bishop

sucks to be them!



 
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