Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Microsoft exposes Firefox users to drive-by malware downloads


Posted on Oct 21st:

"Remember that Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant add-on that Microsoft sneaked into Firefox without explicit permission from end users?

Well, the code in that add-on has a serious code execution vulnerability that exposes Firefox users to the “browse and you’re owned” attacks that are typically used in drive-by malware downloads."

See full article on ZDNet.com

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