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Beware Security Problems with
Internet Explorer


Are you aware that a malicious user, using an unauthorized web site, could be reading files on your computer?

Hackers, finding chinks in Internet Explorer, can do everything from running their code on your computer to sending damaging emails from your machine. Microsoft makes every effort to keep up with these inventive malcontents, and maintains a list of Critical Updates on their web site.

Now there is a convenient download that eliminates all current and previously known security problems with Internet Explorer. It is the Q321232 Security Update and it is available at www.microsoft.com.

 In the search bar in the upper left of the Microsoft site, simply type in Q321232 and a link to the Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer will appear. This update applies to I.E. 6.0, I.E. 5.5 Service Packs 1 and 2, and I.E. Service Pack 2 for Windows 2000 and NT.

As the inventiveness of hackers knows no bounds, it is a good idea to check the Microsoft site from time to time for additional security updates.

 

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