Looks like Microsoft has launched a red alert for Windows users to install an “emergency” security patch.
The article at the bottom informs us that a security flaw in some versions of Internet Explorer could allow an attacker to remotely run malicious code on an affected device. A user could be stealthily infected by visiting a malicious web page or by being tricked into clicking on a link in an email.
“An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could take control of an affected system,” said Microsoft.
According to recent data. All supported versions of Windows are affected, including Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, as well as several Windows Server versions.
Most users can install the patches using Windows Update.
It’s rare but not unheard of for Microsoft to release emergency security patches outside of its typical monthly patching cycle. The company typically releases security fixes in the second week of each month.