Internet Explorer Zero-Day Malware Spreads Across Asia

[Guest]

An exploit Microsoft warned of last month is now targeting financial and government institutions in Japan and Taiwan.

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[jhansonxi]

"not using Internet Explorer until the patch comes through"

Why stop there?

 

[Vorador2]

"turning on the built-in firewall on the computer and, if possible, on the Internet gateway router"

Yep, that will stop any web based exploit.

 

[jasonpwns]

Jhanson. The less common internet explorer gets the more common viruses for other browsers will become.

 

[dalethepcman]

primary pc + vmware player - $2000
network share set to read only with browser links - $0
VM snapshot of primary PC with additional license for OS - $99
browsing the web inside a VM that never retains state and never gets infected - Priceless

 

[cats_Paw]

People still use Internet Explorer?