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List:       computerguys-l
Subject:    Re: Bad New Windows security flaw
From:       Tom Piwowar <tjp () TJPA ! COM>
Date:       2006-09-24 22:50:50
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Is it not safe to assume that people use IE mostly for the entertainment
value. Never knowing what the pesky thing will do next is very exciting.

A few days ago, in the Post, I read a rant about people who wear sandals
in the Metro during rush hour. To quote "If you should step on their
toes, don't apologize." Just another case of asking for trouble -- and
finding it.


>I was getting caught up on podcasts last night and heard a warning for a
>nasty Windows security flaw on a Security Now #58.  It's new and allows the
>black hats to exploit a hole in windows from just looking at a web page.
>Here is a link with instructions on how to disable the dll that they are
>exploiting until M$ fixes it. It uses vector graphics to sneak onto your
>system


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