Hackers have found a way to use Firefox's Java script. I don't really need to know more about the problem... just what is the solution, from an end user's point of view? Change browsers? Wait for the patch? The news said it was unpatchable.
I love Firefox, but for now I am using Opera. I'm told Explorer is completely full of holes. Haven't tried Netscape in years.
Advice?
2006-10-03 16:39:45 · 9 answers · asked by KALEL 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
I have an excellent firewall, software which actually uses a separate computer as an insulator between my system and the net. I also have an up-to-date antivirus, and use Spybot and AdAware regularly. I've been told the Javascript breach is different because you invite it into your system, past all the fences.
2006-10-03 16:56:48 · update #1
Change to Opera, as it is more secure.
Firefox is still struggeling with missing security patches, which makes it vulnerable to attacks.
Stay away from IE, as you said, is completely full of holes.
2006-10-04 02:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Otto 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far it's a partial hoax.
There is a denial of service bug in Firefox's version of Javascript but it hasn't been proven to be an actual security hole yet. One of the guys who made the 'announcement' as a joke apologizes for causing a panic and says it was blown out of proportion by the rumor mill:
http://developer.mozilla.org/devnews/index.php/2006/10/02/update-possible-vulnerability-reported-at-toorcon/
The Mozilla organization is working on the problem and you can bet there will be an update as soon as the fix is ready to be released:
http://developer.mozilla.org/devnews/index.php/2006/10/02/possible-vulnerability-reported-at-toorcon/
2006-10-03 17:03:02 · answer #2 · answered by G. Whilikers 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a firewall, a good spyware remover or two, and a good antivirus program.
Also, be careful about opening strange e-mails. I suspect I know what virus/hack you're talking about. And I've been getting a lot of VERY STRANGE mails lately, with words in the subject line that have been spotted as indicators of the virus.
Good luck!
2006-10-03 16:51:08 · answer #3 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you breath, you could get the Influenza virus! If you walk down the street, you could get hit by a (car, tree, runaway-cat). Every browser has security holes. I don't know what they mean by being "un-patchable", because it sounded like the fairly common stack overrun exploit. It maybe tricky to fix, but I wouldn't call that "unpatchable".
2006-10-03 16:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a firewall, you won't have to worry about security again. I would also pack a antivirus along the sides for extra protection.
2006-10-03 16:42:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
*I think if you check your dates on this info, all that happened in May of 2005. They had a hacking problem with Spreadfoxfire.com but the site is down and being rebuilt. Don't think you have a worry with Foxfire.
2006-10-03 17:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by bany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah same problem for me, mate! My Firefox has been behaving awkwardly for three days or so.
2006-10-03 17:26:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go here and read the truth about Firefox.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/SupportCD/FirefoxMyths.html
2006-10-03 17:03:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't use it....
2006-10-03 16:47:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋