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technology3 months ago

Microsoft Tightens IE Mode Security Amid Zero-Day Threats

Microsoft is restricting access to Internet Explorer mode in Edge browser after discovering that hackers exploited zero-day vulnerabilities in the Chakra JavaScript engine to gain remote access to devices. The company has made IE mode activation more deliberate to prevent abuse, while urging users to migrate to more secure, modern technologies. These restrictions do not affect enterprise users who can still configure IE mode via policies.

technology3 months ago

Microsoft Strengthens IE Mode Security Following Zero-Day Attacks

Microsoft has enhanced the security of IE mode in its Edge browser after reports of hackers exploiting legacy features to gain unauthorized access, involving social engineering and unpatched exploits in Internet Explorer's JavaScript engine. The company has removed automatic IE mode activation, requiring users to explicitly enable it for specific sites, aiming to balance legacy support with security.