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The problem with IE and exploits is that IE is embedded into the window's OS. If an exploit is found with a program like Firefly...the worst someone can do is affect your use of the progam. When an exploit is used in IE...it opens up the ability to make direct modifications to windows....that is where the severity lies.
The big problem with these exploits is most AV software won't help (unless you're using something that locks down some of IE's more vulnerable areas).
Unfortunately with so many problems with IE....many webmasters have a tendancy to *only* check coding in IE so websites don't always work properly with other browsers.
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