Critical Security Updates for Explorer and Firefox Released!

Microsoft announced early this week they've discovered a major security flaw which affects all versions of Internet Explorer versions 5 thru 8.  Yesterday, they released a patch to fix it.  It's very important for everyone to download this patch.  Here's how:

1. In your browser window, go to Tools, Windows Update

2. Click "Check for Updates" on the left side of the window that pops up

3. The patch will appear as a "High Priority Update" named "Security Update for Internet Explorer," followed by your version number.

4. It should already be checked, so just click "Install Updates"

5. The update should load quickly as it is very small.  You'll need to reboot your computer after it does.

Firefox has also issued updates of Versions 2 and 3 of their browser to fix what they call, "critical vulnerabilities."

The new versions of Firefox are versions 3.0.5 and 2.0.0.19.  If you're not running one of these two versions, you should run an update. 

And remember, after this update, Mozilla will no longer be providing updates or support for Firefox 2.  They are also discontinuing their Phishing Protection for Firefox 2 users, and recommend you upgrade to Firefox 3.