Reports surfaced of Web-based attacks exploiting holes in Internet Explorer (IE) browser. The sophisticated attacks, believed to be the work of a Russian hacking group, compromised the machines of unwitting Web surfers. Microsoft acted within days, pushing out a Windows configuration change. The attacks raised serious questions about the IE Web browser, which users might consider switching to another browser. On the upside: “It’s good for the Internet and the Web if we can get Microsoft to think about security more,” expert says.”]
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