December 12, 2008
Security Alert: Restrict Microsoft Internet Explorer Usage (Windows) - Unpatched Vulnerability - Attacks Underway
An attacker may be able to take complete control of your computer when you visit a maliciously crafted web page with Internet Explorer on Windows. You may encounter these maliciously crafted web pages when visiting:
- legitimate websites that have been compromised
- unfamiliar sites found through legitimate search engines such as Google or Yahoo
- links received through e-mail and instant messaging
For What You Need To Do, see Security Alert - Restrict Microsoft Internet Explorer Usage (Windows) - Unpatched Vulnerability - Attacks Underway.