Security Flaw Found in Ask.com Toolbar for IE


	Security Flaw Found in Ask.com Toolbar for IE

LorisKnight

9-25-2007 2:23 PM

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9-25-2007 3:46 PM

neochonetes

All the ActiveX control flaws still enter through Microsoft IE, so the obvious solution is ELIMINATE INTERNET EXPLORER from your program list. Firefox is better anyway, and it has more exceptional addon programs.

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