Author Topic: Internet Explorer unleashes hell on Windows  (Read 899 times)

Xeen

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Internet Explorer unleashes hell on Windows
« on: 29 September 2003, 23:51 »
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=1212&e=7&u=/nm/20030927/tc_nm/tech_microsoft_browser_dc&sid=95573503

 
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Security holes in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser have been exploited by hackers to hijack AOL instant messaging accounts and force unsuspecting Web surfers to run up massive phone bills, computer experts cautioned on Friday.



When will this madness end?????????

[ September 29, 2003: Message edited by: xeen ]


mushrooomprince

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« Reply #1 on: 29 September 2003, 23:54 »
Wow thats really got to be a bitch !
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« Reply #2 on: 30 September 2003, 00:39 »
Wow... that redialer thing could be a nightmare   for some people.  Can you imagine $5/min being charged for your online  time?  


The article has no details... I wonder how it hijacks aol accts and installs the "porn dialer."
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Commander

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« Reply #3 on: 30 September 2003, 02:34 »
sure glad i don;t use any of em (AIM/IE) while on xp.

one question though, would a firewall be able to block the attacks, or r they included in IE transfer?
Ballmer needs a firm kick in the ass.... (since he has no balls)

mushrooomprince

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« Reply #4 on: 3 October 2003, 04:11 »
I wish people would learn from stuff like this, and look into microsoft alternatives.
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purevil

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« Reply #5 on: 3 October 2003, 21:44 »
That's great! ( and i'm on my xpee blo box now)
Cause i know to use as little of M$ garbage as i have to.Well this Will be funny to watch unfold at least!
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Seth

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« Reply #6 on: 3 October 2003, 20:54 »
Another one....read this.

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« Reply #7 on: 3 October 2003, 23:30 »
quote:
When will this madness end?????????  


It will end when you finay get Linux or Mozilla  ;)
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