IE flaw: Microsoft will be judged on its response time

Microsoft is being singled out for the security flaw in its browsers which would have allowed the Chinese hackers to break into Google accountsThe state-affiliated Certa (French Center for Response to Computer Threats) even issued an advisory, asking people to avoid using Internet Explorer. It was followed by its German counterpart, the BSI.

Microsoft released a security advisory yesterday to limit the impact of the vulnerability, without eliminating it entirely. The flaw affects versions 6, 7, and 8. A patch is expected. Microsoft Who will be judged on his reaction time. He should communicate your availability date Thursday January 21Microsoft usually releases security updates once a month. But the publisher decided to react, given the magnitude of the events.