{"id":358,"date":"2014-05-06T19:46:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T19:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/urgent-ie-threat-leads-microsoft-to-issue-zero-day-patch-rescue-windows-xp-users-but-dont-expect-to-be-saved-next-time.html"},"modified":"2014-05-06T19:46:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-06T19:46:00","slug":"urgent-ie-threat-leads-microsoft-to-issue-zero-day-patch-rescue-windows-xp-users-but-dont-expect-to-be-saved-next-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/urgent-ie-threat-leads-microsoft-to-issue-zero-day-patch-rescue-windows-xp-users-but-dont-expect-to-be-saved-next-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent IE Threat Leads Microsoft to Issue Zero-Day Patch &amp; Rescue Windows XP Users \u2013 But Don\u2019t Expect to be Saved Next Time!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ntegrait.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/142029937.jpg\" alt=\"Windows XP Internet Explorer\" width=\"200\" align=\"right\" \/>Still running Windows XP? If so, you\u2019re about to face the first major IE threat since Microsoft ended support on April 8<sup>th<\/sup>, 2014. And not to worry you, but the threat is extremely severe for Windows XP users. When a hacker exploits the threat, they\u2019re able to gain control of your PC and gain the same user rights as you. Essentially, this allows the hacker to steal all of your business data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do Not Ignore This Threat \u2013 The Consequences of Data Theft Can Ruin Your Business! <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FireEye Research Labs discovered the zero-day exploit, which impacts IE 6 through IE 11; however, the attack specifically targets IE 9 through IE 11. While Microsoft has ended support for Windows XP, an out-of-band patch for IE users and an update for XP users have been released due to the severity of the threat.<\/p>\n<p>But what\u2019s so severe about the zero-day exploit? Well, the threat allows attackers to host malicious websites designed to exploit the vulnerability in affected versions of Internet Explorer. Once the hacker has created a malicious website, it\u2019s simple to convince unsuspecting users to click a link and visit the site.<\/p>\n<p>If you do visit the site, the hacker can gain control of your PC and gain the same user rights as you. Once this happens, the hacker is able to steal all of your business data and the following confidential information could end up in the wrong hands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer databases<\/li>\n<li>Corporate banking details<\/li>\n<li>Financial information<\/li>\n<li>Employee records<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And the consequences of data theft are severe! Your organization could easily experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Non-compliance penalties<\/li>\n<li>Breaches of confidentiality<\/li>\n<li>Financial losses<\/li>\n<li>Compromised reputation<\/li>\n<li>Industrial espionage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Now you\u2019re probably wondering, \u201cwhat can be done to protect my business against the zero-day exploit?\u201d And fortunately, the solution is fairly simple. Here\u2019s a few important tips:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Apply the Patch: <\/strong>If you don\u2019t have automatic updates enabled, please contact us to apply the patch and resolve the vulnerability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid Suspicious Links: <\/strong>If you\u2019re using Internet Explorer, it\u2019s critical to avoid suspicious links and unknown websites.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switch Browsers:<\/strong> If it\u2019s absolutely necessary to visit unknown websites, temporarily switch to a different browser.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Keep in mind; if you\u2019re running Windows XP, the threat is especially dangerous due to the vulnerability of the operating system. But truth be told, there\u2019s a positive side to the threat \u2013 it serves as a reminder of the importance of migrating to a secure operating system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To learn more about the zero-day exploit, give us a call or send us an email. 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