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Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« on: Jul 7th, 2004, 7:34pm » |
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Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla, etc. - all browsers vulnerable!
Please Read:
http://www.techweb.com/wire/story/TWB20040702S0007
Take necessary steps to protect yourself!
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #1 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 7:47pm » |
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Thanks Bob, Dude
I use a couple of those browsers
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #2 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 8:06pm » |
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #3 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 8:10pm » |
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Yep, the problem is really the operating system, grab This, or This, or This Patch before you can't use the web anymore. I think this is going to happen sooner than anyone thinks. I feel sorry for anyone using AOL.
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #4 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 8:35pm » |
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I'm confused! (not uncommon)
Paul, what do you mean- the OS? I think you're saying that a vulnerbility has been found that is found in every OS. That is SCARY! The patches you posted will do what? And I didn't see any patches for Opera, Mozilla, IE- yes I know these are browsers and not OS's. That's what I'm trying to get at. Have we got to address our OS instead of our browser?
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #5 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 8:50pm » |
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on Jul 7th, 2004, 8:10pm, Opus wrote:Yep, the problem is really the operating system, grab This, or This, or This Patch before you can't use the web anymore. I think this is going to happen sooner than anyone thinks. I feel sorry for anyone using AOL.
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LOL @ Paul, lucky thing I've been patched for a while now. Oh, and alleyoop49, you're not confused ... you caught on to what he was saying ... avoid anything M$ if you want to move freely about the cabin. Otherwise, remain belted in place & turn off all non-essential services, ports, and network devices 
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #6 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 8:54pm » |
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whoops, this is a phishing attack, and yes Mozilla on Linux is venerable, unfortunately any OS can display such an attack, it's the vulnerability between the chair and keyboard that will get hit. I am almost thinking of only surfing the web in a special account, so that way all programs can be tested with out a risk to my data on my main account. Good thing Linux is a multi-user system.
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #7 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 9:20pm » |
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My wife insists on using IE!
Just today, I had to come and change the security settings in IE for a secure web site she was trying to log on to(I've got the internet settings all the way up to high & change to trusted zone on a site by site basis.)
This afternoon I came across this: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1620253,00.asp
I know that some of you know a lot more about this than me. Should I take these steps and protect 'my computer' or my local zone?
Thanks in advance,
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #8 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 9:34pm » |
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on Jul 7th, 2004, 9:20pm, alleyoop wrote:My wife insists on using IE!
Just today, I had to come and change the security settings in IE for a secure web site she was trying to log on to(I've got the internet settings all the way up to high & change to trusted zone on a site by site basis.)
This afternoon I came across this: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1620253,00.asp
I know that some of you know a lot more about this than me. Should I take these steps and protect 'my computer' or my local zone?
Thanks in advance,
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Even for a more advanced user hacking the registry can be a daunting task. Just make sure you back up the registry and know how to restore it if necessary. I believe I do the same thing using 98Lite. It removes IE from the shell so that web exploits cannot easily take over the system. This also greatly stabilizes and speeds up the system. I have used the free version on many boxes running Win98. It even allows IE to be completely removed from the operating system. Warning, I have never tested the version for 2000/XP, and cannot vouch for it's effectiveness.
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #9 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 10:00pm » |
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Thanks Paul,
The first couple of times I went into the registry, I backed the whole thing up. After that, I simply backed up item by item when I had to edit the registry. I've long since deleted my registry back-ups.
I'll probably have to refresh myself, but shouldn't have any problem backing it up. Question: after creating a registry back-up, where would be the best place to put it or does it matter?
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Re: Not only IE, but any browser (non CH)
« Reply #10 on: Jul 7th, 2004, 10:31pm » |
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Win98 backs up the registry with every boot up. The backup is stored with a certain number of older ones on C:\. I assume that NT/XP is the same. You can backup the registry with a program from the run line ( I can't remember it though ) or go to programs\ system tools\ system information\ and there is a backup tool there. You can also save these to a floppy for safe keeping. To restore the registry you will need to boot in to DOS and run another program which I cannot remember, I use The Ultimate Boot Disk for win98. There is probably a GUI repair tool when you boot from a XP install disk.
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