Microsoft is supposed to release an emergency patch for Internet Explorer today, hoping to fix a significant problem they’ve discovered. Apparently all versions of IE (even the near complete 8 in beta) are having some trouble with “remote code execution”, which we’re not completely sure about, but others say that it lets attackers (bad people) obtain (steal) personal information (passwords, usernames) from unsuspecting users on otherwise legitimate sites. Apparently the ill use has primarily been utilized thus far for stealing online gaming codes, but has potential to steal other important things.

The patch will be made available today at 1 p.m. EST from the Microsoft Download Center and Microsoft Update site. Get it. Get it soon.

Analysts are suggesting that you try a variety of work-around fixes for the time being, or utilize a different browser. But even alternative browser enthusiasts typically have a copy of IE on hand because IE seems to be necessary for certain things. So we suggest you get the patch update, and in the meantime. Del.Icio.Us Tags: Internet Explorer serious security issue discovered, Microsoft, Internet, Software, Bill Gates, Security Technorati Tags: Internet Explorer serious security issue discovered, Microsoft, Internet, Software, Bill Gates, Security