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Old 01-03-2006, 06:46 PM   #1
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"Looking" No Longer OK On The Net

It used to be that "look, but don't touch" was ok.. now there's a new virus threat that makes even that impossible..

http://news.ft.com/cms/s/0d644d5e-7b...0779e2340.html

The flaw, which allows hackers to infect computers using programs maliciously inserted into seemingly innocuous image files, was first discovered last week. But the potential for damaging attacks increased dramatically at the weekend after a group of computer hackers published the source code they used to exploit it. Unlike most attacks, which require victims to download or execute a suspect file, the new vulnerability makes it possible for users to infect their computers with spyware or a virus simply by viewing a web page, e-mail or instant message that contains a contaminated image.
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Oh great! :rolleyes:

It won't be long before we'll need to wear hazmat suits to be protected! :p
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You mean, you're not ALREADY wearing one?? Call 911!
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