IE Patch

Though yesterday (12/16/2008) turned out to be like some sort of universal patch day for all browsers (Opera, Mozilla/Firefox & IE), IE has an emergency patch available today to combat a recent exploit. You can get it through MS update. The exploit affects all IE versions. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/961051.mspx

Someone in my LS posted an lsmes about stop using IE use firefox cause of this exploit. So thought I'd post there is a fix out for IE. (I use opera mostly but have to use IE at work, case you're curious)

Of course there is always a post somewhere about (Your Browser)>IE but it doesnt really matter what browser you use. Exploits are going to happen on any popular utility and users who choose to go to suspicious sites are going to get attacked. So I am just posting so those who do use IE know what that most recent update today was or at least know they can get a fix now if they havent had it installed already.

If you are unsure just check windows update. Mine came up as this:

Security Update for Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB960714)

Installation date: ‎12/‎17/‎2008 2:16 PM

Installation status: Successful

Update type: Important

Security issues have been identified that could allow an attacker to compromise a system running Microsoft Internet Explorer and gain control over it. You can help protect your system by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer. This update is provided to you and licensed under the Windows Vista License Terms.

More information:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=137030

Help and Support:
http://support.microsoft.com

(didnt know where to place this so thought suggestions would be most appropriate)