IE Browser bug
We arehave recommendinglearned that users stop using IE due toof a vulnerability which makes it possible for hackers to take control of a user’s computer after it has been infected with malicious code.
MicrosoftThis doesvulnerability recommendaffects someall work-arounds:versions https://technet.microsoft.com/en-US/library/security/2963983of orWindows wereleased cansince use another browser until this is resolved.2001. A permanent fix is expected by May 13.
Also,Please note that if you must use IE (for specific applications, for example) the attack will not work without Adobe Flash. DisablingThe recommended solution for this is to upgrade to the Flashmost plugincurrent withinversion IEof willAdobe preventFlash. theThe exploitupdate fromcan functioning.be found at http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-13.html.
Other references:
http://www.cnet.com/news/stop-using-ie-until-bug-is-fixed-says-us/