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Suprise suprise - Internet Explorer has MAJOR Security Issue

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by mor911, Dec 16, 2008.

  1. mor911

    mor911 pooping

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    Wow.....

    Security Flaw In IE Allows Criminals To Take Control Of Computer | AHN | December 16, 2008
     
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  2. Mindwarp

    Mindwarp FFH

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    Over There.
    I read this and I am in no way suprised, and that in it of it self is a bad thing. IE < Firefox
     
  3. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    I've already seen it on a client machine yesterday. They're running Firefox until I can get to them.

    OT: was posted in Technology forum. :tongue:
     
  4. unluckyluciano

    unluckyluciano For My Hero JetsSuck

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  5. anlgp

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    Um, yeah.

    Firefox, Opera, K-meleon, Kazehakase, Dillo, Links...

    they all beat out IE.
     
  6. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    Firefox rules.
     
  7. King Felix

    King Felix Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    firefox ftw!

    ad-block>>>>>
     
  8. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    :firefox:

    MS should really spend time cranking out quality rather than quantity but we all know that will never happen.
     
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  9. anlgp

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    Sking, I was wondering when that smiley was going to be used.

    It seems fitting that such a nerd like you would find an appropriate place to put it :tongue2:
     
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  10. unifiedtheory

    unifiedtheory Sub Pending Luxury Box

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    And people wonder why I use Firefox. "You are just trying to be different"....no, I am using it because it has better functionality, is faster and is safer. It always was safer, even before this...

    Microsoft is a joke IMO. I can't wait until I get my Apple next year.
     
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  11. anlgp

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    not to tote the fanboy horn again but linux = free and works on PCs. not hard to learn. just takes time.
     
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  12. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    :yes: Plus don't forget the freedom to customize to your hearts content.

    As for Firefox I started using it with 3 before it I had used IE 7 but I made the switch and reasons like this are why I am glad I did. I do think PCs catch a lot of unnecessary flak from the Apple folks but the way MS drops the ball on the quality of IE and the 360, its easy to see why PCs get slammed so much. Still IE is just sad for how MS lets it compromise its users.
     
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  13. anlgp

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    For the record I don't mind using PCs but I can do so much more to my linux partition that makes me enjoy it more.

    My os boots up in 1/2 the time it takes windows to boot up and my desktop is basically just a small bar along the bottom with a right click bringing up the menu.. or no menus at all and all CLI.
     
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  14. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Preach it brother Anlgp. :hi5:
     
  15. anlgp

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    and yea, did the penguins waddle from out of the frozen waters where they saw a window.

    and they did say... what the ****? a window?
     
  16. sking29

    sking29 What it takes to be cool

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    Yet another post down the tubes due to our nerd show. :lol:
     
  17. anlgp

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    Everyone knew IE7 had security issues anyway. I wouldn't touch it with a 10 and a half foot pole.
     
  18. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Ahhh **** it, time to switch to the darkside.
     
  19. Vampire Baby

    Vampire Baby New Member

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    Bloody piss.....

    IE has been keeping me in business for years now this......

    What are you people trying to do to me...... :wink2:
     
  20. anlgp

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    If you've got bloody piss you need to see a doctor...
     
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  21. DonShula84

    DonShula84 Moderator Luxury Box

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    I recently went back to IE and immediately noticed my comp slow down and various trojans trying to find their way onto my machine. Cleaned them up, dumped IE to go back to Firefox and have had zero issues.
     
  22. Dannyg28

    Dannyg28 Say hi to the rings

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    stop looking at porn
     
  23. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    firefox protects me when im watching porn :up:
     
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  24. Dannyg28

    Dannyg28 Say hi to the rings

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    :knucks:
     
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  25. opfinistic

    opfinistic Braaaaains!

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    It's like a big virtual rubber.
     
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  26. DaFish

    DaFish Well-Known Member

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    Oh I thought I would add that all of your resources arent used up running anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-malware, and firewall apps.
     
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  27. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    :lol:
     
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  28. Phinperor

    Phinperor formerly In_Flames Luxury Box

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    I've been an IE user since I can remember, just recently switched to FF because of this situation and haven't looked back. Really liking it. :up:
     
  29. anlgp

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    Good point.

    I would add to that by saying there are viruses, but you'd have to manually give them permissions to spread each and every time. So if you fubar your computer it's basically your fault.
     
  30. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    can someone hook me up with link to Download Firefox??
     
  31. Phinperor

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  32. anlgp

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    If for whatever reason you don't like the fox there are alternatives to that as well that are good.

    I mentioned a few earlier.
     
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  33. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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