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New Attack Fells Internet Explorer
alphadogg writes "Attack code has been identified that could be used to break into a PC running older versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser. The code was posted Friday to the Bugtraq mailing list by an unidentified hacker. According to security vendor Symantec, the code does not always work properly, but it could be used to install unauthorized software on a victim's computer."
Microsoft Windows has once again trounced all comers in security, with a recent survey showing 59% of all Windows machines on the Internet being infected with malware and under the control of botnets. Malware rose 15% just from August to September this year.
Windows users continued to be stupidly complacent Typhoid Marys, telling Mac and Linux users that they were every bit as susceptible to viruses and Trojans, despite the Windows:Mac:Linux virus proportions in the wild continuing at approximately 100%:0%:0% for the fifteenth year in a row, and pumping out gigabytes of spam and denial-of-service attacks from their thoroughly 0wn3d computing cesspits.
“The truth is out,” said Steve Ballmer, taking care not to wash his hands when preparing the food for his Windows 7 House Party. “Mac and Linux users are just too pussy for viruses. Gotta keep your immune system up! What are you, some sort of faggot? Too artsy or nerdy for MANLY food?”
The time on the digital clock behind him changed at random as he foamed slightly at the mouth. “Windows — we’re NUMBER ONE! And here you were saying Windows was a load of ‘number two.’”
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"According to security vendor Symantec, the code does not always work properly, but it could be used to install unauthorized software on a victim's computer."
So, are they referring to IE or the attack code?
Which butthurt Google Chrome Frame developer found out about this?
Are you the type that enjoys hitting yourself in the head with a hammer because it feels so good when you stop?
Installing and upgrading Firefox is simple and painless.
So if I am using dos and Windows 3.11, I should be safe. Right.
You upgraded the stable IE6 to BETA IE8?...(I mean IE7).
You may have noticed that things change a bit faster in the internet. IE 6 _is_ model T.
No NCSA Mosaic would be a Model-T. IE 6 is a friggin Edsel.
yes! absolutely. But a better suggestion is Commodore 64! its virus free! It NEVER GETS THEM. Hell, Linux can't even say that.