Help Desk Geek | Help Desk Tips for IT Pros
by Rafa
Microsoft’s recent out-of-band update to combat the Aurora exploit in Internet Explorer is a testament to the seriousness of this threat for users of IE7 and 8. Until more is known about this threat, there are a few extra steps you can take to ensure that you are protected.
What makes the Aurora vulnerability so dangerous is its ability to be delivered to your computer through links and file attachments such as PDF documents. Normally, an attack is perpetrated through these means by appearing to come from a trusted source.
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