Microsoft has confirmed there is a serious bug in Internet Explorer, which leaves all versions of the browser open to attack.
Using Internet Explorer from a campus computer to go to internal UM sites does not pose the same risk as surfing the Internet. The following recommendations apply to your personal computers, at home. Your IT support people can help you deal with UM computers on campus.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. At this time, use the Firefox, Chrome or Safar browsers, rather than Internet Explorer. Download links are provided here.
3. Regularly check for Microsoft updates and apply critical patches immediately.
Using Internet Explorer from a campus computer to go to internal UM sites does not pose the same risk as surfing the Internet. The following recommendations apply to your personal computers, at home. Your IT support people can help you deal with UM computers on campus.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
1. At this time, use the Firefox, Chrome or Safar browsers, rather than Internet Explorer. Download links are provided here.
- Firefox: http://getfirefox.com
- Chrome: http://google.com/chrome/
- Safari: http://apple.com/safari/
3. Regularly check for Microsoft updates and apply critical patches immediately.