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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Until further notice (until this threat passes), JLab's cyber
security recommends the use of alternative browsers such as Firefox,
Chrome, Opera, or Safari. <br>
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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.<br>
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Updates on this situation will be provided. If you have questions
or wish to report computer problems, please contact the Computer
Center Helpdesk at: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:helpdesk@jlab.org">helpdesk@jlab.org</a> <br>
or JLab's cyber security team at: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:security@jlab.org">security@jlab.org</a> <br>
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<i>This message is being sent on behalf of JLab's IT Division/cyber
security team.</i><br>
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Regards,<br>
Deb Magaldi<br>
Public Affairs<br>
Jefferson Lab<br>
757-269-5102<br>
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