Microsoft Kills Windows Gadgets Via Security Update 161
benfrog writes "Microsoft has taken the unusual step of killing the Windows Gadgets feature completely via a security update. According to an advisory issued Tuesday, an attacker could take over a user's system if they are logged in as admin and they install a vulnerable gadget. Microsoft has pulled the plug on its official Gadgets Gallery and is offering a Fix-it that completely disables the Windows Sidebar and Gadgets. Researchers Mickey Shkatov and Toby Kohlenberg are scheduled to give a presentation on the vulnerability at the upcoming Black Hat conference called We Have You By the Gadgets."
Dr. Claw's response (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Uh (Score:5, Funny)
Oh that's a rich. A Microsoft troll account accusing Google of smearing Microsoft. Good stuff!
Re:Sigh (Score:5, Funny)
> But then thats MS in 2012. Remove and restrict features, charge you for what was free before, and generally be a fucking bunch of dicks.
As Steve Ballmer said, we are not going to let Apple have any market unchallenged.
Re:Misinformed Title (Score:5, Funny)
Please do; I'm afraid I'll not be able to kill Diablo on my own this time.