A Stopgap Fix for the IE8 Zero-Day Flaw
Summary: Microsoft released a one-click Fix it tool to blunt attacks against an actively exploited zero-day flaw in Internet Explorer 8, while it works on an official patch. The workaround requires no system restart, and Microsoft's blog post says it should be uninstalled after the final security update because it adds a small effect on IE startup time.
What you should know: Windows XP users cannot update IE beyond version 8, and the article ties the exposure to workplaces holding out until XP's April 8, 2014 end-of-life - a large userbase stuck on the affected browser.
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