BBC:
Serious security flaw found in IE — Users of the world’s most common web browser have been advised to switch to a rival until a serious security flaw has been fixed. — The flaw in Microsoft’s Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people’s computers and steal their passwords, internet experts say.
Adam Pash / Lifehacker:
Official Security Update for Internet Explorer Now Available — Microsoft just released the official security update for Internet Explorer to address the serious browser exploit we told you about yesterday, so if you’ve got any computer running IE, you’d best get downloading.
Source: Official Security Update for Internet Explorer Now Available (Adam Pash/Lifehacker)
Security Vulnerability Research & Defense:
Clarification on the various workarounds from the recent IE advisory — Today Microsoft revised the Workarounds section of Security Advisory 961051. We wanted to share more detail about the vulnerability and explain the additional workarounds here to help you protect your computers.
Brian Krebs / Popular Mechanics:
When Hackers Attack: Practicing Cybersecurity at Home — While Barack Obama has selected key members of his national security team—Defense Secretary, National Security Adviser and Secretary of State—there are calls for the president-elect to make another security appointment.
Source: When Hackers Attack: Practicing Cybersecurity at Home (Brian Krebs/Popular Mechanics)