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Offline polonus

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Old flaw still in IE7
« on: October 31, 2006, 02:08:07 PM »
Hi malware fighters,

A security gap that already existed in the older IE versions, was never repaired, and is still available in IE 7.0. This means hole number 3 in this new browser. Test your browser for it here:
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_window_injection_vulnerability_test/

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Re: Old flaw still in IE7
« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2006, 02:45:49 PM »
Yes I was just reading about this in the Windows Secrets newsletter there is a lot of other IE7 related information in it:
TOP.STORY.. IE 7 needs tweaking for safety
WOODY'S.WINDOWS.. Top timesaving tips in IE 7 and Firefox 2
OVER.THE.HORIZON.. Old flaws still plague Internet Explorer
PATCH.WATCH.. Patches have problems as IE 7 seeks deployment
http://windowssecrets.com/
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Re: Old flaw still in IE7
« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2006, 03:32:23 PM »
Hi DavidR,

In this way IE 7.0 can be made more secure:
http://www.helpwithwindows.com/techfiles/ie7-surf-safe.html

Or keep on using FF 2.0 while getting IE 7.0 for the occasional time you cannot do without.

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Re: Old flaw still in IE7
« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2006, 05:12:04 PM »
That's my plan FireFox as my primary browser, IE final option, even then it will be some time before I down;oad and install IE7.
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