[All_jlab_accounts] Don't Use Internet Explorer Unless Necessary: Malware Found

[deborah magaldi]

Within the last week, a previously unknown exploit affecting all 
versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) is being used by 
individuals to infect unsuspecting users' computers with malicious 
software. In the last day, this has taken a turn for the worse and the 
number of places hosting this malware was risen tremendously.

While the Jefferson Lab cyber security team addresses this problem, 
please refrain from using Internet Explorer unless absolutely necessary. 
If you must use IE, please go only to the known links necessary for you 
to do your job.

Until further notice (until this threat passes), JLab's cyber security 
recommends the use of alternative browsers such as Firefox, Chrome, 
Opera, or Safari.

IT understands that some sites require the use of IE, and for those 
places it is permissible to continue to use IE -- for authorized 
purposes -- only.

Updates on this situation will be provided.  If you have questions or 
wish to report computer problems, please contact the Computer Center 
Helpdesk at: helpdesk at jlab.org
or JLab's cyber security team at: security at jlab.org

/This message is being sent on behalf of JLab's IT Division/cyber 
security team./

Regards,
Deb Magaldi
Public Affairs
Jefferson Lab
757-269-5102


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