Reminder: Update Internet Explorer To Fix Security Flaw

By now, we all have heard of potential security problems and risks on the Internet. And most recently, we must worry about which Web browser we use.

Indeed, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security cautioned Americans last week to refrain from using Internet Explorer because of a significant security flaw.

This flaw apparently enables hackers to circumvent the Windows operating system's security protections. Once that happens, there can be "infection" caused when a compromised website is visited.

This type of hack reportedly attacks a victim's computer by using a corrupted Adobe Flash file. Accordingly, and importantly, users should be able to protect themselves by turning off Adobe Flash.