Microsoft Edge Puts Internet Explorer Mode on a Tight Leash to Foil Sneaky Hackers
Microsoft revamped the Internet Explorer mode in Edge after reports of threat actors exploiting it. By duping users into reloading pages in IE mode, attackers hijacked devices. Now, enabling IE mode requires extra steps in Edge settings, making it trickier for sneaky cyber villains to exploit. Intentional inconvenience for the win!
Hot Take:
Microsoft’s Edge browser is now like a very exclusive club – you can’t just stroll into Internet Explorer mode anymore! It’s a whole new level of “No, you can’t sit with us,” designed to keep out the shady characters who prefer the old-school IE chaos. But don’t worry, if you really need to relive those nostalgic Internet Explorer days, you’ll just have to jump through a few more hoops. Welcome back to 2005, where malware was as common as MySpace profiles!
Key Points:
- Internet Explorer mode in Edge was a hacker’s paradise until Microsoft tightened up the guest list.
- Threat actors used social engineering and unpatched exploits in IE’s JavaScript engine.
- The sneaky attacks tricked users into reloading pages in IE mode to gain control.
- Microsoft clipped IE mode’s wings: no toolbar button, context menu, or hamburger menu access.
- IE mode is now a VIP section, accessible only through specific settings changes.