Re: Gigantic,catastrophic security flaw in Windows - no defense...
From: sgopus (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/24/04
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Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 19:54:44 -0700
Wrong, you can disable install on demand, and choose
not to run java scripts.
also spywareblaster can stop the installation of this type
of malware..
>-----Original Message-----
>On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 22:20:14 -0500, Rob Conklin wrote:
>
>> I had the impression
>> that the only way to get a virus was by opening an
attachment or
>> consenting to the installation of a java applet or
ActiveX control.
>
>Your continued use of ie is agreement to the automatic
installation
>of java applets and activex controls.
>
>Get a safer browser:
>http://www.mozilla.org/
>
>And you need av software for sure. You can get one here:
>
>Avast! (free virus scanner)
>http://www.avast.com/i_idt_1016.html
>
>--
>I'm hiding from the hipcrime nightmare.
>
>.
>
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