Using Internet Explorer? Here’s how to improve its security

Microsoft issued an advisory with security advice for those using the Internet Explorer browser.

A worrisome unpatched vulnerability in some versions of IE has been linked to the “Aurora” attacks against Google and more than two dozen other companies.

In short:

1. If you’re using IE 6 or 7, upgrade to IE 8.
2. If you’re running Windows XP with Service Pack 2, upgrade to Service Pack 3.
3. Turn on Data Execution Prevention if it is not already on.

Computer security response teams in France and Germany have called on users to switch to a browser other than Internet Explorer until the vulnerability is patched. You may find this is easier than doing the upgrades to Internet Explorer.

If you would like advice or support in protecting your network, contact me at 603-432-1603.

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