Carnegie Mellon University
September 18, 2012

Security Alert: Attacks Against Internet Explorer

Microsoft has announced that Internet Explorer versions 6, 7, 8 and 9 are being attacked through an unpatched vulnerability. Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8 is not affected. Normal Web browsing could allow an attacker to gain control over your computer. The Information Security Office will monitor for and block known malicious websites and will also notify users once Microsoft has released a patch.

For information on the security alert and on What You Need To Do, please read the entire security alert message on Attacks Against Internet Explorer.