09.09.2021 - 13.27
The IT Center will block Active X installations on Microsoft Internet Explorer from 9 September 2021 onwards due to a security vulnerability detected in Microsoft’s Active X components.
The Active X vulnerability affects Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer will reach its end-of-life in June 2022. We strongly recommend that university staff and students use current browsers (Firefox/Chrome/Safari).
If you have any concerns regarding the discontinuation of Active X installations, please contact IT Helpdesk:
- By chat (weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., chatbot 24/7): helsinki.fi/helpdesk
- By phone (weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.): 029 41 55555 (local network charge / mobile call charge)
- By e-mail: helpdesk@helsinki.fi