Microsoft seemingly has a security update a week. Now they got one which according to them "Security issues identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) could allow an attacker to compromise systems with IE installed (even if IE is not used as the Web browser). For example, an attacker could run programs on a computer used to view the attacker's Website. Download this update from Microsoft to help protect your computer." The security update number is KB828750.
Did you note that even if you're using Mozilla, Netscape, Opera or someother browser you may not be safe from this hole in MS security? Just because you're running other programs, as long as you're using a Windows based system you are vulnerable. For those of you who do not believe that a website can install programs on your computer then you've obviously haven't scanned your computer lately for adware or spyware. Gator is notorious for installing itself without asking for permission and while doing research on another scam, I came across a website that tried to install the RedLof virus (Ebay Virus Scam).