Earlier this month, yet another security vulnerability was discovered in Internet Explorer, this time affecting Explorer users who are running Windows XP or are running Windows Vista and have disabled Protected Mode in their Browsers. Exploiting security flaws in the Microsoft Office software and the Internet Explorer browser has been a favorite pastime of many hackers throughout the last several years, who often are able to infect a personal computer with viruses and spyware by simply tricking an individual into visiting a bad website. Famously, sophisticated cyber attackers stole intellectual property from Google early this year by taking advantage of a security flaw in Internet Explorer 6.
Microsoft programs are frequent targets because of their wide usage - the vast majority of the world's PCs run some version of Microsoft Office, so hackers can have a massive impact by only using one set of code. Once the user visits a booby trapped website or opens an infected email, the set of code is loaded onto the computer and gets into the Microsoft Office software, taking control and stealing information. Fortunately, there are some simple steps to take to guard against these attacks.
The Password remember facility is good and must use for daily use but with precautions and smartness. If you are using Mozilla firefox, it allows you to setup master password that can be used to secure all your stored private login information making them more secure from hackers.
If you are not much aware about online security and such a kind of hacking cases, any idiot can hack your account. Personally, I recommend managing your password well so that you do not need to save them in browser.
Security Finally makers of this internet browser have heard the cries of people who were suffering. Microsoft has installed something it calls SmartScreen Filter that has anti phishing capabilities and issues malware warnings. It blocks cross scripting attacks and protects against malicious ActiveX. Microsoft has claimed that it IE8 offers protection against clickjacking. Clickjacking is when hackers put an invisible code under a legitimate one. Once you click it, spyware gets installed. Of course what has got people talking is the InPrivate browsing or the porn mode. When you browse the net in this mode, no browsing history, cookies or passwords are stored by the browser.
You can select the cookies you want deleted. This is innovative and convenient. You have an option where you can select to preserve the favorite websites data, so that when you delete your browsing history, certain data is preserved.
Add-ons can be the source of malicious activity on your PC. Disable any add-ons that seem suspicious. To do this: * Open the browser. From the command bar, select the "Tools" tab. * From the drop down list, choose "Manage Add-ons." * Select the "Enable or Disable add-ons" tab. * Look for suspicious add-ons. If you find any that look suspect, open up your preferred search engine and investigate. Disable add-ons that you find out are security risks.
Microsoft programs are frequent targets because of their wide usage - the vast majority of the world's PCs run some version of Microsoft Office, so hackers can have a massive impact by only using one set of code. Once the user visits a booby trapped website or opens an infected email, the set of code is loaded onto the computer and gets into the Microsoft Office software, taking control and stealing information. Fortunately, there are some simple steps to take to guard against these attacks.
The Password remember facility is good and must use for daily use but with precautions and smartness. If you are using Mozilla firefox, it allows you to setup master password that can be used to secure all your stored private login information making them more secure from hackers.
If you are not much aware about online security and such a kind of hacking cases, any idiot can hack your account. Personally, I recommend managing your password well so that you do not need to save them in browser.
Security Finally makers of this internet browser have heard the cries of people who were suffering. Microsoft has installed something it calls SmartScreen Filter that has anti phishing capabilities and issues malware warnings. It blocks cross scripting attacks and protects against malicious ActiveX. Microsoft has claimed that it IE8 offers protection against clickjacking. Clickjacking is when hackers put an invisible code under a legitimate one. Once you click it, spyware gets installed. Of course what has got people talking is the InPrivate browsing or the porn mode. When you browse the net in this mode, no browsing history, cookies or passwords are stored by the browser.
You can select the cookies you want deleted. This is innovative and convenient. You have an option where you can select to preserve the favorite websites data, so that when you delete your browsing history, certain data is preserved.
Add-ons can be the source of malicious activity on your PC. Disable any add-ons that seem suspicious. To do this: * Open the browser. From the command bar, select the "Tools" tab. * From the drop down list, choose "Manage Add-ons." * Select the "Enable or Disable add-ons" tab. * Look for suspicious add-ons. If you find any that look suspect, open up your preferred search engine and investigate. Disable add-ons that you find out are security risks.
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