Microsoft just announced that there is a security flaw in the Internet Explorer browser. This flaw presents an immediate risk that is actively being exploited on targeted attacks. So it is an urgent risk that needs to be addressed immediately. To address this issue Microsoft Windows users must run the latest Windows security updates.
security flaw in Internet Explorer browser
As per Microsoft “When exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights.”
vulnerability allows an attacker to take control
The way this exploit is likely to be distributed is via phishing email with a link to a specially crafted website that is designed to exploit the vulnerability through Internet Explorer.
distributed is via phishing email
Please feel free to contact us at Internet Innovations Group, for support to get your servers, workstations, and laptops patched with the latest Microsoft updates, including the one discussed above.
570-267-4671
Now is also a good time to clean-up your computer of temporary files and configurations that may contain malware and be slowing it down.
clean-up your computer
And last but not least, make sure you always have an up to date virus protection installed, and with active scans and real time protection.
make sure you always have an up to date virus protection installed
If you are an Internet Innovations Group “Managed IT” client on a monthly or annual Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM) agreement, no need to contact us, your servers and workstations have already been patched.
If you would like to explore a Remote Monitoring and Management agreement for your Network, Server and Computer equipment, please feel free to contact us at 570-267-4671.