Internet Explorer has a security vulnerability that allows cybercriminals to spy the mouse movements of users. According to spider.io, a web service provider, who had already pointed out Microsoft’s security vulnerability in October, hackers could also intercept this on the screen keyboard. For example, PIN or TAN numbers could hack into the hands of hackers. The so-called mouse tracking is possible via JavaScript and works with any version of the Internet Explorer.
Apparently, Microsoft has ignored the problem to this day. On the blog, Internet Explorer developer Dean Hachamovitch announced on the 14th of December 2012 to fix the gap as soon as possible with a patch. It is still unknown when the corresponding update appears. The authors of spider.io claim that at least two companies are already exploiting the security gap for targeted advertising. As long as no update for Internet Explorer appears, we suggest alternative browsers such as Chrome, Firefox or Opera.
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