RV_ Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 If you use Chrome you should read this article from Kaspersky's Threatpost. Excerpt: "A vulnerability in Google’s Chrome browser allows hackers to automatically download a malicious file onto a victim’s PC that could be used to steal credentials and launch SMB relay attacks. Bosko Stankovic, information security engineer at DefenseCode, found the flaw in the default configuration of the latest version of Chrome running on an updated version of Microsoft’s Windows 10 operating system. “Currently, the attacker just needs to entice the victim (using fully updated Google Chrome and Windows) to visit his website to be able to proceed and reuse victim’s authentication credentials,” he wrote Monday in a description of the vulnerability. DefenseCode said it did not notify Google of the vulnerability. When Threatpost asked Google to comment a spokesperson said “We’re aware of this and taking the necessary actions.” Google didn’t elaborate. THe full article with hotlinks and in depth descriptions of the attack methodology is here: https://threatpost.com/chrome-browser-hack-opens-door-to-credential-theft/125686/ RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim & Alice Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Thanks, Derek. Can only hope Google is 'taking the necessary actions'. 2007 Dolphin Safe-T-Plus Steering Bar Our Blog: Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 YW Jim. I like to stay informed so I too know what look out for. Google is as fast as any in patching their OS and browsers. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieere Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 TY! does it affect Gmail using the Opera Browser with Duck-Duck-Go?? Living Life One Day At A Time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted May 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2017 No, only if you are using Chrome. As far as Opera I don't know. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieere Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 On 5/17/2017 at 10:51 PM, RV_ said: No, only if you are using Chrome. As far as Opera I don't know. Thanks Derek! I enjoy Opera! Less ads, built in blocker!, seems much faster, especially on old computers! Your posts have saved me many headaches. TY! Living Life One Day At A Time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 YW Pieere! RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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