Microsoft is considering releasing a fix for a bug in Internet Explorer, as malicious hackers are actively exploiting the bug online. The bug could be deemed serious enough that waiting for the usual monthly patches would put too many users at risk.

The bug means that “hackers” can take over Windows machines and install ad/spyware which could not only annoy alot of users, but compromise the security of online activities such as online banking.

It was discovered by anti-spyware firm Sunbelt Software on 21 September, and can be exploited by using the weaknesses found in the way Internet Explorer handles vector graphics.

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