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+-   Major IE8 flaw makes 'safe' sites unsafe-> on Monday November 23, @07:53PM intrudere

Submitted by intrudere on Monday November 23, @07:53PM
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intrudere writes "http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/20/internet_explorer_security_flaw/
Exclusive The latest version of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser contains a bug that can enable serious security attacks against websites that are otherwise safe.

The flaw in IE 8 can be exploited to introduce XSS, or cross-site scripting, errors on webpages that are otherwise safe, according to two Register sources, who discussed the bug on the condition they not be identified. Microsoft was notified of the vulnerability a few months ago, they said."
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+-   Workers Stealing Data For Competitive Edge-> on Monday November 23, @07:26AM Anonymous Coward

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 23, @07:26AM
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An anonymous reader writes "The recession is creating camaraderie amongst workforces, at the expense of their employers, is the finding of a transatlantic survey. Carried out amongst 600 office workers in Canary Wharf London and Wall Street New York, 41% of workers have already taken sensitive data with them to their new position, whilst a third would pass on company information if it proved useful in getting friends or family a job."
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