Microsoft decided to release a security update to Windows XP and IE8 users.

Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Window XP (KB2964358)
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Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP (KB2964358)
Download size: 3.2 MB , less than 1 minute
A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that
could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing
this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are
included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base
article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your
system.

Details...

Security Update for Internet Explorer 8 for Windows XP (KB2964358)
Date last published: 5/1/2014
Download size: 3.2 MB
A security issue has been identified in a Microsoft software product that
could affect your system. You can help protect your system by installing
this update from Microsoft. For a complete listing of the issues that are
included in this update, see the associated Microsoft Knowledge Base
article. After you install this update, you may have to restart your
system.
System Requirements
Recommended CPU: Not specified.
Recommended memory: Not specified.
Recommended hard disk space: Not specified.
How to Uninstall
This software update can be removed via Add/Remove Programs in Control
Panel.
Get help and support
http://support.microsoft.com
More information

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2964358

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