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>>> "Some phishing cons have shown users a fake lock icon in a fake status bar at the bottom of the browser window," the statement said. "Internet Explorer in Windows XP SP2 will always show the real status bar so that users can detect a fake lock icon from a real one." <<<

I take every security measure in Windows XP to protect my computer. I have Webroot Spy Sweeper, Spyware Blaster, avast! Anti-Virus Personal Edition, Service Pack 2, and anything else to protect myself (well almost; although I do keep everything up-to-date with all my programs--and Windows Update). Of course, I will ALWAYS check the lock icon in the status bar (including "https://...") to make sure I'm in a secure web site. Yet I have to keep the status bar on from time to time...

Geee -- attackers/hackers, don't give me such a hard time when I use my computer. I don't want to switch to Linux or Firefox or any other third party programs... I just want to use what I want to use and don't call me a moron or anything on which may insult or bother me.

Peace out,
Grayson

Posted by: Grayson Peddie   Posted on: 12/08/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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