Electronics

[Mindy D]

There is a problem with IE, versiins6-11, which leaves users vulnerable to malware. Microsoft and the NSA are postings warnings. Patches supposedly will be ready as soon as possible. More stories and details at Forbes, CNN, Bloomberg, and many other news sites. Articles caution users not to use Explorer as your browser until the problem patches are ready. News articles claim that Chrome, Safari and some other browsers are safe alternatives. Microsoft will not be readying a patch for Windows XP, according to the articles.

[PamelaSue72]

See here: http://community.qvc.com/forums/qvc+electronics/topic/446115/for-those-who-still-use-windows-xp-and-...

[Lilysmom]

I just got an email supposedly from Microsoft that says as follows and provides a link to go to fix the issue. Do you think this is legit? I am suspicious. Feedback welcome please. ....QUOTE We think that someone else might have accessed the Microsoft account xxxxxxxxx (email address shown where x's are). When this happens, we require you to verify your identity with a security challenge and then change your password the next time you sign in. If someone else has access to your account, they have your password and might be trying to access your personal information or send junk email. If you haven't already recovered your account, we can help you do it now. END QUOTE

[PamelaSue72]

I would not go there. No, no.

Can you right-click on that email and then click on Properties? Sometimes that will tell you exactly what address may have sent that email. Often, it's not remotely connected to Microsoft. Can you tell who that email was supposedly from?

[Lynnj]

I wouldn't respond to that email. Why would Microsoft contact you directly? That's a scam. Don't EVER respond to any email that asks for a password or personal information.

[Mindy D]

I was just using my I Phone to check on the patch status. According to multiple news sources and Microsoft's site, no patch has been released yet and news sites are reporting that Microsoft might wait until May. I wish they would hurry up.

[Mindy D]

Sorry about my typo in the OP, I thought I typed versions 6-11.

[Mindy D]

I have been checking into installing Chrome as a second browser, but I am concerned about compatibility issues. Some experts on sites I went to for advice, claim that browsers do not conflict with each other, but I do not want to find out that they are wrong. First Heartbleed, now this. What a pain. I think this might be more than small change, or The NSA would not get so involved.

[sciencegeek_1]

Never provide any information in an email reply or by clicking a link inside an email. It's too easy for scammers to spoof websites, and we have no way of knowing where that link is going.

[Mindy D]

I don't know if any of you have new computers with 8.1 and the new update for it, but you have to register and set up an account with Micrisoft, now, which includes your name, email address and a Microsoft password. The current security issue is combined with Adobe Flash Player in order to attack you. Clicking on links can allow an attacker to have complete control of your computer including passwords and access to all your accounts.