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Microsoft readies patch for Internet Explorer bug

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Computing | by Stephen Schenck | Wed Dec 17, 2008 3:25PM | 1 comment

Microsoft has quickly prepared a patch for the vulnerability we reported yesterday in the company's Internet Explorer web browser. The severity of the bug, potentially giving hackers full access to your computer, prompted Microsoft's speedy response. The fix for the glitch should be available starting at 6pm this evening. Check out Microsoft's Windows Update after six to patch your browser. In the meantime, you'd be safest to use another browser without the bug present. Check out some of the options in our browser comparison.

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Anonymous (2:49 PM on Wed Dec 17, 2008)

Available now. I just installed it through Microsoft Update.

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