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Another Serious MSIE Hole

Posted by timothy on from the why-my-dad-gets-no-tech-support dept.

pjrc writes "Infoworld is reporting another new security hole that allows links to executable files to appear to be any other type of file, such as text or pdf. When combined with a previously reported spoofing bug, that Microsoft still hasn't fixed, Infoworld claims the result could be 'devastating'"

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  1. Demo by davidstrauss · · Score: 2, Redundant

    Here's a safe demo of the exploit.

  2. Re:If I had a dollar by meffie · · Score: 0, Redundant
    Don't let your passive-aggressive geek nature leave you with regrets or feeling used. Assert yourself.

    Or better, just shug and say "I don't do Windows", tell them you run Linux only and watch the puzzled and confused looks on their faces.