--- title: Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Security Flaw Found in Internet Explorer! description: Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Security Flaw Found in Internet Explorer! image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/hacker-3.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/microsoft-releases-emergency-patch-for-critical-security-flaw-found-in-internet-explorer#0) 1 min read # Microsoft Releases Emergency Patch for Critical Security Flaw Found in Internet Explorer! [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/ulisticadmin) : Aug 19, 2015, 1:50:39 PM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) ## Running A Version of Internet Explorer Between IE7 – IE11? You’re at Risk for Malware Infection! ![hacker](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/hacker-3.jpg?width=549&height=312&name=hacker-3.jpg) If you’re running a supported version of Internet Explorer – from IE7 to IE11, you’re at risk for malware infection through a serious vulnerability, wherein your systems can be infected when you browse to a malware riddled website. Microsoft has released an emergency patch for the critical security flaw – and the patch must be applied quickly – no delays. Windows users should install the patch, regardless of whether or not you’re depending on IE as your primary browser. Why? Because a multitude of applications use components of IE to function – and you don’t want to leave yourself open to this vulnerability. On a side note, Microsoft Edge doesn’t appear to be impacted. [Wolfgang Kandek, CTO at Qualys](https://community.qualys.com/blogs/laws-of-vulnerabilities), wrote in a blog post regarding the vulnerability, *“The vulnerability (CVE-2015-2502) is actively being exploited in the wild*. *The attack code is hosted on a malicious webpage that you or your users would have to visit in order to get infected.”* The hackers are out to get companies like yours – aiming to steal sensitive information and wreak havoc on you and your staff members through a wide range of techniques designed to get users to their malicious webpage: - Manipulating search engine results to drive users towards websites specifically setup for the purpose of infecting visitors. - Phishing (sending emails with malicious attachments) to get users to click a link that brings them to the dangerous websites. - Leveraging weak login credentials/blogging server software to gain access and control over existing websites. **Do not wait until it’s too late. 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