Phishing Emails Exploit Browser Weaknesses

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October 07, 2008, 8:59 AM — Most web browsers are supposed to protect people by implementing security zones. These safe zones use different security settings of a web browser, which can vary based on the location of the web page being viewed. Phishing emails can lure users to a malicious code web site. These sites attempt to install spyware, malware or both onto the unknowing personâ€™s computer. These web sites rely on weaknesses in web browsers, which will allow installation and execution of harmful programs on a computer. These web browser vulnerabilities allow overriding settings, even when these sites are located in a security zone that is not trusted and normally would not allow those actions. Read the rest of this article

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