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[jackofallgeeks]

I'm not sure how tech-savvy my readership tends to be, but there's a Post up on CNet
about "gaping holes" in Internet Explorer's security. Put simply, there are
several known vulnerabilities in all the latest versions of IE (even
if you're fully patched) which hackers are actively using, and what's
more there's no fix on the way. That is, tomorrow is Microsoft's "Patch
Tuesday," when they release all the bug fixes in everything Windows, and
there's apparently nothing for Internet Explorer.

If you haven't already, check out Firefox.
It's not perfect, but it's a lot safer.

Comments

[photoholic62.livejournal.com]

Nothing really to add, just a great chance to use this icon!

[quix.livejournal.com]

Alright, alright, I give! I'll switch! Sheesh! ;)

[raen.livejournal.com]

Firefox has its own holes too.... I still use it though.

[jackofallgeeks.livejournal.com]

This is true, which is why I said it's not perfect. But one advantage is DOES have in that area is that Firefox doesn't release patches on a schedule, they release them when they're ready. Since there's no IE fix for this Patch Tuesday, it's unlikely that there will be one before next month.