Microsoft as reported , ended support Internet Explorer version 8, 9 and 10. Users can still use these browsers, but they do so at their own risk, because application developers They will no longer release new patches. Microsoft recommends changing to IE version 11 or Edge (browser available in Windows 10 ).
British Express reports However, a new warning to Microsoft sent to all Windows users. It turns out that everyone should upgrade Internet Explorer to version 11. And it does not matter from which the browser uses it every day. If only IE version 8.9 or 10 are installed it constitutes a threat to security.
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This is because of the deep integration of Internet Explorer with the system. Some of its applications can also benefit from components of IE to display HTML content or scripting.
The whole situation is proof that we should not be guided by sentiment. Old versions of Windows, unsupported browsers are the gateway for cybercriminals. We have to assess for themselves what is more risky: collect anonymous data on Windows 10 or leaky use of the software.
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