[vox] [Semi-OT] Abusing internet explorer for fun and profit

[Ryan Castellucci]

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Open http://tinyurl.com/3xdn9 on a windows system in internet explorer ;-=
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It redirects to a URL I constructed that fools Internet explorer into=20
displaying http://www.microsoft.com/linux/ while actualy displaying=20
http://www.mslinux.org/

Uses a slightly expanded version of the IE exploit that is explained at=20
http://www.secunia.com/advisories/10395/

Can be used by identity theifs, spammers, and other evil-doers.

Microsoft has yet to release a patch.

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Also available at http://www.cal.net/~ryan/ryan_at_mother_dot_com.asc
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