Nasty new browser vulnerability

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Dec 9, 2004 | 12:33 AM

WhëëlMå1

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Nasty new browser vulnerability

http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers...rability_test/

Dec 9, 2004 | 12:59 AM

Fordlover55

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Oh wonderful .... glad I don't surf a lot. Now I just have to slow the wife's snooping down....well .... maybe a bit.

Thanks for the info.

Dec 9, 2004 | 01:07 AM

Torque1st

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That problem has been known for some time now. The solution is not to visit secure sites while you are viewing untrusted sites.

Dec 14, 2004 | 04:33 PM

flynavydiesel

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Additionally, you need to run a good pop up blocker and firewall. I am running Zone Alarm pro and passed the test no problem.

Dec 14, 2004 | 08:44 PM

peppy

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passed. whew.

Dec 14, 2004 | 09:56 PM

tsc

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Ok, forgive me, I'm computer iliterate.

I have Norton firewall and anti-virus 2004. When I used the above link with "pop up blocker" I failed
I then tried "without pop up blocker" and I passed

The Norton firewall says I have pop -up blocker on

I then downloaded Zone Alert pro (trial version). Installed it and tried the test again. Same results (pop-up)-Failed (without pop-up)- Passed.

What am I doing wrong? I do my banking, an d financial stuff online, now I'm scared. (when I go to a https site, it is the only brower open). Any help would be greatly appreciated

Dec 14, 2004 | 11:51 PM

sixpack2639

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My computer passed. I'm running McAfee's Internet Security Suite, have windows XP security on, and have Stopzilla. I guess you could say i'm paranoid but I think better safe than sorry.LOL