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Microsoft Kills Windows Gadgets Via Security Update

Posted by timothy on Thursday July 12, 2012 @05:00AM from the cutting-losses dept.

benfrog writes "Microsoft has taken the unusual step of killing the Windows Gadgets feature completely via a security update. According to an advisory issued Tuesday, an attacker could take over a user's system if they are logged in as admin and they install a vulnerable gadget. Microsoft has pulled the plug on its official Gadgets Gallery and is offering a Fix-it that completely disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets. Researchers Mickey Shkatov and Toby Kohlenberg are scheduled to give a presentation on the vulnerability at the upcoming Black Hat conference called We Have You By the Gadgets."

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Dr. Claw's response by Megane · 2012-07-12 05:09 · Score: 5, Funny

"I got you this time, Gadgets!"

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Re:Uh by CowTipperGore · 2012-07-12 05:31 · Score: 4, Funny

Oh that's a rich. A Microsoft troll account accusing Google of smearing Microsoft. Good stuff!
Re:Sigh by the+eric+conspiracy · 2012-07-12 05:43 · Score: 5, Funny

> But then thats MS in 2012. Remove and restrict features, charge you for what was free before, and generally be a fucking bunch of dicks.
As Steve Ballmer said, we are not going to let Apple have any market unchallenged.
Re:Misinformed Title by rodrigoandrade · 2012-07-12 06:55 · Score: 4, Funny

I won't send the to Hell

Please do; I'm afraid I'll not be able to kill Diablo on my own this time.