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If you use Vista (all editions), you may not be able to install plugins and it will be noted as “failed”. This is due to the Vista’s User Account Control disallows installation of programs without administrative rights. To fix this, run Firefox as an administrator, … “Automatically Installing Plug-ins on Firefox on Vista”
Read MoreEarlier article to this, we talked about new exploitations, and here, another potentially large exploit if successful. Imagine, if MSN messenger (installed and used by millions) carry dangerous attack routines/payloads and misguiding/fake information within its advertisement. Sigh. Note: The attack can be automated and a … “MSN Messenger Displays Fake Spyware AD (and find out how remove MSN / Live Messenger ADS, etc too)”
Read MoreI must say, the exploits using Web has just become overwhelming, really. Now you’ve got applications that interact websites, webapps and local desktops, it brings a whole new possibility in exploitation. I am pretty fond of the conventional 32bit chunky software at least, you can’t … “Google Desktop Vulnerability”
Read MoreAccording to PcWorld, these are the 3 most wanted criminals for Internet haywire (http://www.pcworld.ca/news/column/e0ab1c3d0a010408001a024c9dab7bab/pg0.htm) 1. Internet Explorer2. Phishing3. Malware Comment on item 1:Well, yea, that would be quite true, this is because, IE is the most used browser and therefore people looking for fame from … “The three biggest threats of 2007 (and my 10cents worth to it)”
Read MoreIf you think google is just your regular search engine and email, boy are you in for a surprise, i got this link from Astalavista, i copied the “cheatsheet” detailing the services google offers. Hope you find more use of Google (and besides blogging and … “All of Google’s services in 2 pages”
Read MoreIf you are looking for a single place to get most of Information Technology Security related whitepapers, documentation and opinions, try looking at www.securitydocs.com. It has reliable postings and a wide variety of topics that you can use to learn and if you are up … “IT Security – Documentation and Guides”
Read MoreHidden Utilities XP allows access to nearly 100 hidden utilities that are not normally accessible to the average user. System information, diagnostics, repair tools and more in both Windows and Command Line utilities are now easily opened. Hidden Utilities XP includes easy access to 53 … “XP Tools (Hidden Utility XP)”
Read MoreEver wonder if there’s a single place to view what’s going on the blackhat market? E.g. What’s the top attacks, what sort of vulnerabilities are there in the world and more? Well, i bumped into this site, looks pretty good. Check out http://atlas.arbor.net/ Some of … “Vulnerability Watchdog”
Read MoreThis is an interesting article i bumped infront of my PC while reading my daily tech updates. In short, you and i, in no condition whatsoever, should compromise security, even if the security comes from a giant software company. Microsoft is a baby in the … “Microsoft’s own antivirus fails to secure Vista”
Read MoreIssue summaryThere’s a security bug with Microsoft Office. Those using Microsoft Office products like Office 2000, XP, 2003 (2004-MAC) are advised to see the workaround below. The vulnerability cannot be exploited on Office 2007 or on Works 2004, 2005, or 2006. Please read and be … “Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution”
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