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Google Fixes IE Bug

Posted by Zonk on from the quik-fix dept.

aussie_a writes "Without accepting blame Google has quickly patched the vulnerability, without requiring users to download a patch. Previously covered by Slashdot, the flaw allowed people to access files and passwords on a computer via any website when viewed with IE while running Google Desktop." From the article: "'Google was able to address the problem quickly because it didn't require changing any code at the user's desktop,' MacDonald said. 'Google applied more stringent security controls on its main site, which shut down the exploit.' The incident does raise important questions about Google as a desktop software vendor and its plans for rolling out future security fixes, said MacDonald. "

6 of 225 comments (clear)

  1. Re:What standards would those be? by dopelogik · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Thank you for saving me some keystrokes... mod parent!

  2. Re:The bug was Google's... by jim_redwagon · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Please get it right. Al Gore created the Internet and is solely responsible for all the virii/spyware/naughty bits/etc that now spew forth from it.

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  3. Re:Credibility? by Pneuma+ROCKS · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Did he have bugs in his farm? I think you're on to something...

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  4. Re:Credibility? by simong_oz · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    No no no, that's Old MacDonald you're thinking of. The Mr MacDonald referred to here runs a fast food business and dresses in a clown costume. Emminently more credible I think you'll agree.

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  5. Re:Credibility? by jim_redwagon · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    This has to be the FUNNIEST post I have ever read here at /.

    Thank You!

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  6. cio-today link crashes Firefox by PhilHibbs · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Is it just me? I'm using Ff 1.5 on Windows XP, and it just locks up halfway through loading that page.