JavaScript Security Hole (all browsers!)
Yet another security hole has been discovered allowing someone to potentially snag sensitive data from you. The hole is unfortunately an exploit using JavaScript, and as such, affects every browser out there. So far, it appears that only Opera and iCab have issued patches. Read the full story.
…and for all you “fans” of Microsoft (yes, that was most definitely tongue in cheek…), here’s a fun quote from the article:
“Microsoft confirmed that Explorer was vulnerable, but said it has no plans to distribute a fix. ‘Customers who already follow our general guidance about avoiding spoofing and phishing attacks are at reduced risk of being affected by this issue.’”
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