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Corporate Servers Spreading IE Virus [Updated]
uncadonna writes "ZDNet is reporting that corporate web servers are infecting visitors' PCs. The combination of two unpatched IE security holes and hacked corporate websites is apparently distributing malware via
several high-credibility sites. ZDNet says users have 'few options' other than alternative browsers or platforms." Update: 06/25 14:50 GMT by J : A reader points out Microsoft's What You Should Know page. Here's the short version for avoiding this Critical severity attack: you must install add-on software, and change multiple settings in multiple programs, thus causing "some Web sites to work improperly." By changing more settings, you can regain functionality for a particular site if "you trust that it is safe to use," which you have no way of knowing. Or try Firefox. Update: 06/25 19:30 GMT by J : Reuters reports the attack installs a keysniffer which can steal credit card numbers, passwords, and so on. The story offers safety tips, but fails to mention that, after patching the hole, many users will be infected without their knowledge. Shouldn't the "fix" include ceasing to type anything important into your computer until you purchase software which can detect and remove the Trojan? And will you be downloading that software with Mastercard or Visa?
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-CausticPuppy "Of all the people I know, you're certainly one of them." -Somebody I don't know
Screw Mozilla - Opera beats it hands down. It beats them all hands down. Junk those second-rate losers and go for the one product actually worth using: Opera!
It isn't open, but who other than the pole-up-their-asses zealots gives a shit?
Max
My god carries a hammer. Your god died nailed to a tree. Any questions?
how is this flamebait? Every time I try and make the switch, I see that Mozilla can't handle cbs.sportsline.com's live scoreboards, and I have to switch right on back to IE.