First Flaws Discovered In Internet Explorer 7
Friday 27 October 2006
Security flaws have been discovered in the new Internet Explorer 7 browser just days after its launch earlier this week.
Security firm Secunia found a second flaw on Wednesday which could be exploited by malicious people for phishing purposes.
However this second flaw has been acknowledged as a genuine problem and Microsoft are investigating.
Users are meanwhile urged to be cautious when handing over personal information to web sites and to use the built-in Phishing Filter to check the security of particular web sites.
Related Tip: Start Using Internet Explorer 7
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