Microsoft has released a new update for Windows 10 that includes protections against the latest version of Internet Explorer. This update, known as the October 2018 Update, is available as an optional download from the Windows Update service. The October 2018 Update includes a number of security improvements, including protections against attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer. The update also includes improvements to performance and reliability. If you are using Internet Explorer 11 or earlier, you should install the October 2018 Update to protect your computer from these attacks. If you are not using Internet Explorer 11 or earlier, you can still install the update to improve your computer’s security and performance. You can find more information about this update on Microsoft’s website. ..

Update to Fix This Zero-Day Exploit

We first reported on this issue last week, and now Microsoft has solved the zero-day exploit with a new Windows update.

The exploit used Office files containing malicious ActiveX controls that could grant a threat actor access by simply downloading a file. When the file is opened, it automatically launches a page on Internet Explorer that contains an ActiveX control. It then downloads malware onto the victim’s computer, which can be used for all sorts of things.

When the issue was first reported, we could only offer to be careful what you download. However, we can recommend updating your Windows PC to the latest version to fix this exploit.

As part of Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday, the company fixed a total of 66 security flaws, which is always welcomed. The first significant issue is mentioned above, but it also fixes two remote code execution vulnerabilities, the WLAN AutoConfig Service and Open Management Infrastructure.

Don’t Wait to Update!

If you’re using Windows, you need to download these updates to fix the critical security holes. Of course, you should still be careful when downloading files from unknown sources, but at least with this patch, you can rest easy knowing a gaping hole in your PC’s security has been closed.

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