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Microsoft has repaired the security flaw in Internet Explorer that I mentioned earlier this week.

A new flaw affecting Internet Explorer has been discovered that will allow hackers to take control of your computer using a website with malicious code on a website. Here are a few suggestions to avoid problems:

1) If you are currently using Internet Explorer, consider switching to a different browser--like Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome--until a patch is issued.

2) If you do not want to switch, consider using a standard account instead of an administrator account. Using a standard account will limit what someone can do with your computer if it becomes infected. To create a user account, go to the control panel and look under the "User Accounts and Family Safety" option.

3) Security software will be ineffective against this threat, but it will be help clean up problems that may arise because of it. Keeping your security software up-to-date will help you recognize if your computer has been compromised.

4) If you are still using XP, Microsoft will most likely NOT be issuing a patch for this flaw now that XP support has ended. This is the first of many XP flaws that will be discovered, and they will not be patched by Microsoft. If you are still using XP, you need to switch to a different browser, and it is time to consider upgrading your operating system or computer.