BBC Issue warning of security hole in Internet explorer


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Hello there

 

You may have heard today of a vulnerability that has been found in Microsoft Windows that effects Internet explorer and web browsing.

 

Full details of the security risk can be found here

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-12325139

 

Microsoft are working on a security patch to stop this problem, but in the interim they suggest you apply the fix it patch which can be found here

 

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2501696

 

Click on the above link, scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Fix IT"

 

We will keep you up to date if the problems change or when Microsoft issue a full time fix.

 

In the meantime if you have any concerns or questions please just let me know.

 

However please be aware this is a real problem and you should apply the fix it patch.

 

Thanks very much

 

Mike

 

 

Mike Hatherall BSc(Hons), MCSE, MCP, ITSEC CITP

Managing Director

Green Sky IT Management Ltd

18 Caerleon Road

Newport

South Wales

NP10 9JU


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