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Microsoft faces an EU antitrust probe over its bundling of Teams
The investigation stems from Slack's 2020 complaint about Teams' inclusion in Microsoft 365.
North Korean hackers used an IE vulnerability to target South Koreans after Halloween tragedy
According to Google, North Korea’s APT37 state-sponsored hacking group took advantage of a previously unknown Internet Explorer vulnerability to target South Koreans following the Itaewon Halloween tragedy.
Someone made a tombstone to mark Internet Explorer’s end-of-support date
When Microsoft effectively discontinued support for Internet Explorer earlier this week, one person decided to mark the occasion with a bit of humor.
Report reveals half of Japan's businesses had yet to ditch Internet Explorer
Microsoft ended support for the browser this week.
Microsoft is ending Internet Explorer support in Windows 10 on June 15
Microsoft is ending support for the last version of Internet Explorer on Wednesday, June 15.
Microsoft will truly, finally kill off Internet Explorer in June 2022
Microsoft 365 and other apps will end support for the browser in August.
Microsoft will force Internet Explorer users to open some websites in Edge
When the company releases the next version of its Edge browser, Internet Explorer users won’t be able to access some 1,156 websites, including popular destinations like YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and ESPN.
At 25, Internet Explorer's legacy has never been more relevant
Internet Explorer is 25, and the antitrust woes Microsoft experienced in the late '90s foreshadow what's happening now.
Microsoft will fix an Internet Explorer security flaw under active attack
Mozilla isn't the only one grappling with a serious web browser security flaw. Microsoft has confirmed to TechCrunch that it will fix an Internet Explorer security exploit already being used for "limited targeted attacks." The vulnerability lets attackers corrupt memory used for the scripting engine in IE9, IE10 and IE11 in a way that would let the intruder run arbitrary code with the same permissions as the user, letting them hijack a PC. It's believed to be similar to the Firefox issue disclosed a week earlier.
Microsoft starts testing Internet Explorer mode for Edge
Microsoft's ever-expanding tests for its Chromium-based Edge browser have reached the corporate crowd. The software firm has started enabling enterprise features in Edge's Dev builds, most notably the vaunted Internet Explorer mode. If a company absolutely needs IE 11 to visit a legacy site, you can try the option without having to switch browsers or give up the creature comforts of the modern web. IT managers can even create a site list that automatically flips to the legacy mode.
Internet Explorer security flaw allows hackers to steal files
Microsoft's Internet Explorer has a longstanding reputation for poor security, but it's now bad enough that you could be attacked just by having it on your PC. Security researcher John Page has revealed an unpatched exploit in the web browser's handling of MHT files (IE's web archive format) that hackers can use to both spy on Windows users and steal their local data. As Windows opens MHT files using IE by default, you don't even have to run the browser for this to be a problem -- all you have to do is open an attachment sent through chat or email.
Microsoft begs you to stop using Internet Explorer
Old habits die hard, but they do eventually have to die. Microsoft knows there are still plenty of businesses and organizations out there using Internet Explorer because the outdated browser supports legacy web apps, but the company is asking people to finally let go of their old ways and to embrace a modern browser.
Microsoft no longer supports Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10
Although PC users love to hate Microsoft's Internet Explorer, the software is credited with helping millions of people enjoy their first taste of the web. The browser is not as popular as it once was, but Microsoft has continued to support older versions in order to safeguard users. For people using Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10, however, that is no longer the case, as the company has now withdrawn technical support and security updates for the aging browsers.
Microsoft and ESPN make vital World Cup info pretty to look at
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, Microsoft is now the latest brand to show how it plans to get in on the tournament's hype. Through a partnership between its Internet Explorer team and ESPN, both parties have teamed up to launch ESPN FC World Cup Essentials. By combining 3D graphics and detailed information pages, this new site aims to do more than just keep you well informed -- it wants to do so in a beautiful and very interactive way. World Cup Essentials, which is part of the recent redesign to ESPN FC, will let you easily browse news and scores coming out of Brazil, and narrow them down by team or specific match. To complement this, there are visuals that make the experience a little more enjoyable; swiping from country to country under "Teams" instantly brings up artwork for key players, among other things.
Microsoft won't leave XP out of today's major Internet Explorer security update
Late last week Microsoft announced that it had discovered a serious security flaw in Internet Explorer (versions 6 through 11!) that left users vulnerable to attack. Nefarious characters could use malicious sites to infect a target machine and even take it over remotely. Rather than wait for the regular monthly update, Redmond has decided to release a "out-of-band" update to address the issue. The update will start rolling out this afternoon around 1PM ET (10AM PT) and will quietly install if you have automatic updates turned on. If you're stubborn and insist on updating your machine manually, we highly suggest you make it a point to download this patch today. If you're also clinging to your aging XP install, we have good news: Microsoft has decided to include your OS in this security update. Despite officially ending support for XP a few weeks ago, the company decided that the threat was serious enough to warrant an exception to the rule.
DHS issues warning about using Internet Explorer
Over the weekend a new serious vulnerability in Internet Explorer was announced by Microsoft, affecting all users of Internet Explorer 6 through 11. The threat is serious enough that the Department of Homeland Security has issued an official warning against using Internet Explorer until the bug is patched up. The threat was explained in a bulletin from the DHS subgroup the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). US-CERT is aware of active exploitation of a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer. This vulnerability affects IE versions 6 through 11 and could allow unauthorized remote code execution. US-CERT recommends that users and administrators review Microsoft Security Advisory 2963983 for mitigation actions and workarounds. Those who cannot follow Microsoft's recommendations, such as Windows XP users, may consider employing an alternate browser. The issue pertains to a vulnerability that allows malicious users to use specially crafted HTML documents like a webpage or HTML email to execute unauthorized code remotely. This gives the person attacking your system the same user rights as the current user, installing unwanted programs and stealing information. If the attacker manages to grab control of an Admin account the damage they can do is even more vast. For legacy Windows users this news is potentially devastating since the company ended support for Windows XP users on April 8. Thankfully for a majority of Mac users the Internet Explorer loophole won't be an issue thanks to the host of alternative browsers available. Unless a Mac user has gone out of their way to download IE this shouldn't be an issue. However, we know that sometimes there are people who are stuck in their ways and despite having switched over to Macs, they've stuck with IE. Others might have it installed for testing purposes. If you know a Mac user in this boat, or if you are said user, please stop using Internet Explorer immediately.
Daily Roundup: interview with Felix Baumgartner, Apple announces WWDC 2014 and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
More games for Xbox One: XBOXIE collects HTML5 controller games
Xbox One supports a controller, Internet Explorer and HTML5 games, but not all HTML5 games support a controller – and that's where XBOXIE comes in. Run by Reddit user CitadelSaint, XBOXIE lists HTML5 games you can play with a controller in IE on the Xbox One. So far the list includes Pac-Man, Bejeweled, Super Breakout, Pong, Contre Jour, Sketch Out and Solitaire, among others. "Even though the Xbox One can play HTML5 games, it doesn't mean developers are supporting the controller," XBOXIE's About page reads. "Most game are aimed at keyboard and mouse. So we at XBOXIE search and test each game to make sure it runs smooth and plays well on a controller. So to sum up, if it's on XBOXIE then you can play it on your Xbox One." That's right: Pong has entered the next generation. Take that, Tetris.
Oh snap: Microsoft demos Xbox One's snap feature in new video
Microsoft's Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Yusuf Mehdi guided players through a demo of the Xbox One's snap feature in the latest video for the home console slated to launch on November 22. The system's Kinect-based snap commands allows players to watch TV, surf the web and check on their friends list during games like Forza 5, the racing game Mehdi happens to play during the demo. Our recent impressions of the Xbox One's dashboard features noted that the system cannot snap two games side-by-side, as the operating system gives priority to games like Forza 5 and Dead Rising 3. Besides, you'd have to be some kind of secret octopus to pull off a feat like playing two games at once.
The Daily Roundup for 02.26.2013
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
