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10/02/2006 06:00:20 PM · #1 |
| Everyone knows about Internet Explorer's security flaws, now that FireFox is getting popular it's getting the hackers attention. Here is an article on one of its issues. |
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10/02/2006 06:05:50 PM · #2 |
The two hackers laughed off the comment. "It is a double-edged sword, but what we're doing is really for the greater good of the Internet. We're setting up communication networks for black hats," Wbeelsoi said.
What's black hats?
Edit: Nevermind ... //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hat
Message edited by author 2006-10-02 18:06:44.
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10/02/2006 11:08:25 PM · #3 |
| I use and recommend Firefox, but switching to it doesn't give you an excuse for complacency. Still need to have the full regimen of security software installed ... and, just as importantly, the security software in your brain switched on. |
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10/02/2006 11:09:32 PM · #4 |
| I still believe that all hackers are Mac backers and they hack to make more business for Apple :P |
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10/02/2006 11:16:25 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by faidoi:
I still believe that all hackers are Mac backers and they hack to make more business for Apple :P |
the biggest danger is not believing there is danger |
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10/02/2006 11:17:45 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by paddles:
I use and recommend Firefox, but switching to it doesn't give you an excuse for complacency. Still need to have the full regimen of security software installed ... and, just as importantly, the security software in your brain switched on. |
hear, hear. False sense of security is the biggest hole any system or software has. How many times have you heard, "not worried about spyware or viruses, I have xxx" ? |
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10/02/2006 11:19:24 PM · #7 |
Originally posted by crayon:
Originally posted by paddles:
I use and recommend Firefox, but switching to it doesn't give you an excuse for complacency. Still need to have the full regimen of security software installed ... and, just as importantly, the security software in your brain switched on. |
hear, hear. False sense of security is the biggest hole any system or software has. How many times have you heard, "not worried about spyware or viruses, I have xxx" ? |
I Cant agree More--
See my recent problems!!
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10/03/2006 01:53:56 PM · #8 |
It was all a hoax:
//www.heise-security.co.uk/news/78970 |
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