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Firefox 3.0.1 fixes blended-threat vulnerability

by Robert Palmer (Jul 17th, 2008)

Mozilla has updated Firefox to 3.0.1 (and 2.0.0.16 for those still using Firefox 2): both updates containing critical security and stability updates. You might remember the "carpet-bombing" vulnerability discovered last month that affected Internet Explorer and Safari for Windows: Turns out Firefox ...

Safari 'carpet bombing' attack code in the wild

by Robert Palmer (Jun 11th, 2008)

The Safari "carpet bombing" blended-threat vulnerability discovered in May could be more dangerous for Windows users with exploit code available online. Mac users are not affected by the threat. The exploit takes advantage of the fact that the Desktop is Safari's default download location. Pair that ...

Double trouble for Windows Safari users

by Robert Palmer (Jun 1st, 2008)

Windows users might have more of a headache when it comes to the Safari "carpet bombing" bug. Macworld reports that combined with a bug in Internet Explorer, attackers can run malicious applications on a victim's computer (obviously without their consent) using Safari for Windows. Aviv Raff, ...

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