Direct from Windows XP News: "Older versions of Internet Explorer are vulnerable to attack"
Many of those who use Windows XP are still using the older version of Internet Explorer that came with the operating system (IE 6) or its immediate successor (IE 7) and haven't upgraded to the latest version of the browser (IE 8).
If you're in that category, be aware that a new exploit has been posted by a hacker that can be used to install unauthorized software on computers running the older versions of IE. Even if you have the latest service pack (SP3), this attack can still work.
You can protect against it by disabling JavaScript. Read more here:
http://www.wxpnews.com/R0RR3N/091124-Internet-Explorer-Attack
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