What's with the recent scare?
Apr 30, 2014 13:07:57 #
I am hearing varying opinions concerning the recent flap against using Internet Explorer. Does anyone know what this is all about?
Apr 30, 2014 13:12:00 #
Even Homeland Security is saying not to use it because of hacker threats that its vulnerable to. I use Firefox, so I haven't investigated thoroughly.
Apr 30, 2014 13:21:50 #
Danilo wrote:
Even Homeland Security is saying not to use it because of hacker threats that its vulnerable to. I use Firefox, so I haven't investigated thoroughly.
They say it has the potential to give hackers the same user rights as the current user. That means a successful attacker who infects a PC may have a wide variety of attack options open to them such as installing more malware on the system, creating new user accounts, and changing or deleting data stored on the target PC. I'm curious as to why a successful hacker wouldn't have the same options in any browser once they have gotten into my computer. I wonder if there is anything safe out there.
Apr 30, 2014 13:25:57 #
Simply stated, it gives the malware access to your computer. Once in, it can do anything it wants.
May 1, 2014 12:47:47 #
Simply stated, the 'virus' exploits Adobe Flash to attack and take over IE. Adobe has issued an emergency fix that can be downloaded now from their site. See the link below for further info on version numbers.
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/04/28/adobe-issues-fix-flash-flaw-allowing-attackers-remotely-control-windows-os-x-linux-computers/
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/04/28/adobe-issues-fix-flash-flaw-allowing-attackers-remotely-control-windows-os-x-linux-computers/
May 1, 2014 19:34:37 #
smith934 wrote:
Simply stated, the 'virus' exploits Adobe Flash to attack and take over IE. Adobe has issued an emergency fix that can be downloaded now from their site. See the link below for further info on version numbers.
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/04/28/adobe-issues-fix-flash-flaw-allowing-attackers-remotely-control-windows-os-x-linux-computers/
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2014/04/28/adobe-issues-fix-flash-flaw-allowing-attackers-remotely-control-windows-os-x-linux-computers/
Micrsoft announced today that they have a fix available. I have installed it. So, we are safe until next time. :?
May 1, 2014 19:54:56 #
May 1, 2014 20:35:05 #
SpeedyWilson wrote:
Do you have a link to the Microsoft fix?
I am set to automatic updates. I was told it would be installed today.
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