Vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Experts warn … – News 24

Microsoft warns of vulnerability in Internet Explorer that hackers can exploit to take control over our computer. Particularly vulnerable are people using Windows XP.

Cybersecurity experts for the U.S. and the UK suggest use other browsers than Internet Explorer until Microsoft (the creator of the browser) to fix a security hole that allows hacking into the computer. They also recommend making sure your antivirus software installed on your computer is up to date.

As reported by wPolityce.pl , an error in the browser software today announced the company FireEye, which deals with cyber security.

Due to security vulnerabilities, an unauthorized person can completely take control of the computer’s operating system enough that we get on a malicious web page. The problem concerns only browsers versions from 6 to 11 As reported by Microsoft, there were already some hackers.

Marcin Klimowski of the Polish branch of Microsoft, said: “We are aware of limited range attacks on individual clients. Upon completion of vulnerability analysis will take appropriate action to protect the users of our products by providing amendments to the standard monthly cycle or through a dedicated patch release cycle off “- reports wPolityce.pl

If you do not want to abandon the use of Internet Explorer, the company FireEye recommends disabling the plugin supports Flash.

Microsoft announces the introduction of renovation that will fix the error. It will be available to download independently, or together with other system updates. Does not apply to members Windows XP , because Microsoft does not provide any more updates for this particular system.