As of January 12, 2016, Microsoft will no longer support bug fixes for Internet Explorer versions older than Version 11. This means that any computer going out on the web with an older browser version is vulnerable to hacking exploits identified after that date.
The fix for most of us is to simply upgrade or change browsers. Many people or organizations that operate Microsoft Windows based computers have them configured to automatically update. For them this won’t be a problem. These computers are likely already updated to a later browser version.
Unfortunately, many companies maintain older web applications that only work correctly on older versions of Internet Explorer. If you find yourself or your company in this situation, you need to be aware.
In order to protect the integrity of your company’s network you need to consider doing one of the following:
- Limit Workstation Access to other areas on the web
- Re-configure your workstations to sandbox the browser
- Update your application to use a later browser version
- Enforce a policy of only using the outdated browser for your dependent application
Ultimately, only updating or re-writing your application will fix the problem. The other solutions will extend the usability of your current solution, but as you purchase new equipment it won’t have access to the older browser versions.
Check here for a list of Microsoft Internet Explorer life cycles on distinct operating platforms.
This can be very disruptive to business, but it can be managed so that the impact is minimized.
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As always, Happy Computing!
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