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Hackers Trigger Security Panic for Internet Explorer

Experts suggest switching browsers until Microsoft issues emergency patch

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(Newser) – A security flaw in Internet Explorer has so alarmed web experts that they are advising people to switch browsers until the problem is fixed, reports the BBC. Microsoft is preparing an emergency software patch to fix the flaw, which has allowed hackers to seize control of individual computers and steal passwords.

As many as 10,000 websites have been breached in a week because of the security flaw, said an antivirus expert. Internet Explorer is the most popular web browser in the world. Version 7 of the browser program has the security flaw, but other versions also appear to be vulnerable.

Trouble in Internet Explorer land.
Trouble in Internet Explorer land.   (©evil nickname)
Version 7 has the security flaw, but other versions may also be vulnerable.
Version 7 has the security flaw, but other versions may also be vulnerable.   (©Sbocaj)
Microsoft is preparing an emergency softeware patch to fix a security flaw in Internet Explorer.
Microsoft is preparing an emergency softeware patch to fix a security flaw in Internet Explorer.   (©mroach)
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timcatblues
Dec 16, 08 6:57 AM CST
Mo Mozilla. Google it and stop worrying. Reply
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Neo2627
Dec 16, 08 1:47 PM CST
No need 4 IE users to panic; Microsoft will fix this problem,as well as any others that pop-up in the future.No one wants to market a product that has flaws in it, so the problem will be solved soon. Reply
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boom
Dec 16, 08 7:21 PM CST
Hahahahah! It must be pretty bad if MS is admitting it. Reply
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Zebraone
Dec 17, 08 12:30 AM CST
Before I use 'google', I'll quit the net and go back to land lines.~~~It's going to happen soon, so who gives a shit! Reply
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