Re: Microsoft's Latest Internet Explorer Security Flaw

I just read in Wired magazine out now, a crack in the earliest (and very friendly) DNS code of which is something of a Kernal used in all updates of DNS could be exploited and the Internet itself held for ransom, or corrupted on a global scale! Seems like this type of report needs to be told as a cautionary tale, but since this has already transpired, the guy who stumbled upon it seems to have taken the right steps to avoid someone of no moral value to find it as well and wreak havok. I, myself, had my identity stolen more then once, it's not something that's so rare in happening. I will also like to know how well Window's own Defender software works, when used with other third party FREE Antivirus New Anti-phishing measures, Rootkits, etc. I used to forego all that because of the cost! Now many services are offered free so the Internet doesnt' catch cold and pass it all along to whomever! Firefox, as well as Safari are not immune to hacker's attentions, so stay afraid, VERY afraid!!

Actually, Bill Gates started Microsoft sometime BEFORE there ever was a Windows 95! That was the revolution, OS wise, GUI, wise. Windows 98 was the evolution, NT was the building block, Windows ME was the first OS facelift to exploit MultiMedia. XP as an OS has had the most profound impact. They are currently trying to put a brave face on Vista, while Windows 7 promises to supplant it!!

When will Windows 7 be on the market?

I have used Windows XP since 01 with little problem. Sure I've had some issues, all of which were resolved, quanteened, etc. If you practice safety and stay away from the crap that is out there, you will be fine. Those that get into trouble on the net usually ask for it.

Somebody is making money off of the virus's. Like the people who sell virus protection. Maybe they are causing the virus's.

I have as do most people Internet Explorer and i HATE IT. I have nothing but problems with it with freezing up, locking up the whole pc etc. I downloaded firefox a while back and i love it. No freezing pc, no suddenly for no reason locking up the whole pc. It makes a copy of your favorites from internet explorer and i use it with ease and no problems. If i could figure out how to delete IE without imploding my whole windows based pc i would but i dont bother. I just use firefox for all my browser needs. Yes i am sure it has security flaws but FIREFOX is a MUCH better smoother to use browser then IE ever will be. And by the way the ONLY reason IE is the leading browser is it is loaded into ALL windows based pcs and 99 percent of the people just use it as their browser.

I radther use microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Vista. Mozilla Firefox isn't as good as you think it is. The fix isn't "Buy Apple" as I am pretty sure 1 why would I pay around $1000 for a computer when I can get a windows based OS one for less. Also with Apple computers you can't build them custom. So for me the choice is clear stick with Microsoft Windows. I tried Linux and nope not any better.

Firefox is free and a quick download. I've had it with XP home and have had one problem which may or may not have been related to either one. You have to be smart and vigilant with downloads and links like these "Nude Jessica Simpson"-type things...they are viruses. Do NOT open ANYTHING unless you know who sent it to you.

Is there any chance judges will get off their rear-ends and actually make a hacker pay for the damage they cause? the laws regarding this type of thing, to use a proper description, s-u-c-k!

I've been using Firefox for years now and won't ever go back to IE. Sure Firefox has some of its own issues, but realistically, what program doesn't?

The only way to truly protect yourself with any browser is to be vigilant about what you open and where you surf!

This security flaw has been around for about six years. As far as I know AOL is the only ISP that utilizes Secure DNS servers. In 1994 AOL bought Netscape, originally Mosiac. The authors of Firefox are the same guys who authored Mosaic. Using Firefox is not a virus prophylactic because it depends on the server, not the browser.

Firefox. Screw IE.

You sound like that preppy shill for Apple in those moronic tv commercials. Go home and polish your perfect hair.

It's easy to solve these problems, EXECUTE the hackers. Public hangings would be best, so that others will know what is coming if they get caught.

BillGates @ Dec 16th 2008 3:22PM
The fix is "Buy Apple".
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NeutralPebbles @ Dec 16th 2008 7:33PM
APPLE SUCKS!! You can't do half of the things you do with Windows as you do with Mac!! Mac Sucks!!! They would still be the underdog if Microsoft wasnt viewed as a monopoly way back when and was not allowed to dominate they had to make way for crap like Apple to make phones--let Microsoft make a phone I bet it would be 10 times better!!




Guys I Buy Pcs and apples and all I can say is my apple has sat there upgraded many times and it hasnt even burped! infact 3!

I am not nick@windows.com"i'm a pc"(uk ad campaign)

Jason @ Dec 16th 2008 5:06PM
I radther use microsoft Internet Explorer and Windows Vista. Mozilla Firefox isn't as good as you think it is. The fix isn't "Buy Apple" as I am pretty sure 1 why would I pay around $1000 for a computer when I can get a windows based OS one for less. Also with Apple computers you can't build them custom. So for me the choice is clear stick with Microsoft Windows. I tried Linux and nope not any better.


Jason the answer here mate is you get what you pay for, buy a mac and surf freely without the worry(lets test before release) buy a pc and be ready to work with the system. Its a strange one but Apple is like Obama's Promise and Windows is like Gorbichov (sc) what you choose is upto you, but dont come bleeting saying it cost a fortune when you went cheap and I paid premium.


Now for the apple pitch!!!!! Look I am a Pc and an apple user and there are two clear markets business buys cheap because it is business, I bought mac because I wished for the design element(uploadourday com) My pc has been wiped 3 times in 6 months because it caught a cold. my mac on the otherhand has woken the moment I enter the room and obayed my every command for 2 years.

Gaming on the mac is nay impossible but if thats your thing then really pc's are heaven, for me since x cars on the zx81 I find cod 4 on the x box a living dream.

live on, live the dream and die in heaven having tried, I think both apple and Windows can honourbly claim to have done so!

Here's an Idea: Just to leave a comment on this lame webpage you have to write in your freakin email address. Maybe the reason people's computer's are getting hacked and people's identities are being stolen is because you have to enter personal information on pretty much every sigle webpage in the universe now to download a file, preview their services, OR LEAVE A COMMENT on a webpage. And this is supposed to cut down on spamming, identity theft, hacking and protect kids from naughty stuff on the internt that they could just go turn on the news and see? How about that? And a notice to AOL and other software companies: No one wants your toolbar, no one cares about your "special offers" from other companies, no one wants to chage their homepage! Quit bundling crap from companies you don't even know just because they help sell or distribue your software. SO much of that crap is malware, spyware etc... And unfortunately people don't even think about making sure all those little boxes are unchecked during an install because IT ISN'T WHY THEY DOWNLOADED IT IN THE FIRST PLACE!!!!

Very simple...dont like IE then use something else...whats stopping you? if its so bad why do you even waste one minute complaining about it?....must not be that busy.....idiots.......