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Latest IE Hole Lets Gopher Root You

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the well-isn't-that-special dept.

rvaniwaa writes "Another hole in internet explorer has been discovered. This hole allows a hacker to root a user's computer whenever the user clicks on a gopher link. All versions of IE are affected and a Microsoft spokesman stated that the company is "moving forward on the investigation with all due speed""

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  1. Too damn obvious by CaseyB · · Score: 5, Funny

    Let the "gopher hole" jokes begin.

  2. New MS Hacker Slogan by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Where do you want to gopher today?"

  3. well you can't expect... by arson1 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well you can't expect Microsoft to keep up with all these new technologies and formats!

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  4. Get Your Easy Fix Right Here!!!! by kryzx · · Score: 5, Funny
    It is really easy to fix this problem with this script I wrote. Just click on the link below to get it.

    gopher://gopher.URr00t3d.ru

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  5. Re:Yay I'M SAFE! by zulux · · Score: 5, Funny

    The best thing about Windows?

    It forced me to learn to spell 'administrator.'

    Kinda like how FTP forced me to learn to spell 'anonymous.'

    Or somthing.

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