Microsoft Releases Critical Security Update for Internet Explorer

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Microsoft Releases Critical Security Update for Internet Explorer [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2015/08/19/Microsoft-Releases-Critical-Security-Update-Internet-Explorer 
] 08/19/2015 06:51 AM EDT 
Original release date: August 19, 2015

Microsoft has released a critical security update to address a vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Exploitation of this 
vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system if the user views a specially crafted 
webpage.

Users and administrators are encouraged to review Microsoft Bulletin MS15-093 [ 
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-093.aspx ] for details and apply the necessary update.

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