kb960714

kb960714 from Microsoft is the browser security patch for the vulnerability that effects all versions of Internet Explorer.

Part of the security bulletin MS08-078 the kb960714 patch can be downloaded from the microsoft update site and all Internet Explorer users are advised to download the security patch immediately.

Even if you use firefox or another browser most messenger packages utilise part of the IE browser function so its worth downloading the kb960714 patch as a safety measure.

The security issue is a flaw that allows an attack to access personal and sensitive details. It is believed that as many as 10,000 web sites have been compromised and upto 2 million computers could already be affected.