http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/12/16/2448302.htm Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer security flaw Users of the world's most common web browser have been advised to switch to another browser until a serious security flaw has been fixed. Internet experts say the flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could allow criminals to take control of people's computers and steal their passwords. Microsoft is investigating the problem and preparing an emergency software patch to resolve it. Internet Explorer is used by the vast majority of the world's computer users. See also: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7784908.stm might I yet again recommend Opera as an alternative browser :) karl
