Microsoft warns flaw in the browser

PBefore grain for the new CEO of Microsoft, Nadya Satellar. The Colossus of Redmond discovers a failure of security in the Internet Explorer browser. And admits: has already been used for “limited and specific cyber attacks”. Only matches the term to cover the problem discovered on 26 April by researchers of the company of safety FireFive Inc. failure affects all versions of Internet Explorer 6 to 11, including users of Windows XP, the operating system that Microsoft has ceased to offer security updates at the beginning of the month. The identified defect allows cybercriminals to steal data from users, ‘hide’ friends and known sites./PP”The attackers successfully exploiting the flaw could obtain the same user rights, also taking control system all possible, says Microsoft. Attackers might also be able to install programs or create new accounts. ”/PPThe discovery of the flaw that Microsoft comes walking distance from the ‘Heartbleed’ Superbug that has been shaking the network, putting at risk millions of sites and personal information. ‘Heartbleed’ can be used by hackers without these stolen once the desired information, leaving no trace. Unable to locate them, ultimately, it is impossible to have an accurate picture of stolen confidential data and the damage caused. Hearthbleed covered the software ‘OpenSSL’, the most widespread in the world of encryption, used by two thirds of the server, including banks, social media, track management sites. The bug is present for at least two years, and no one can be assured that remained immune./P
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