RIP IE: Older versions of Microsoft's browser lose support next week
by Alex Hern from Technology | The Guardian on (#ZXGM)
Company advises users of Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10 to upgrade before 12 January, when it stops issuing security updates for those operating systems
If you still use an old version of Internet Explorer, it's probably time to upgrade: Microsoft has confirmed that it will stop supporting IE 8, 9 and 10 on Tuesday 12 January, marking an end to security updates and technical support for users of older versions of the web browser.
On its page about the end of support date, Microsoft says: "Security updates patch vulnerabilities that may be exploited by malware, helping to keep users and their data safer. Regular security updates help protect computers from malicious attacks, so upgrading and staying current is important."
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