most internet browsers seem vulnerable

[ceagle]

to this security problem I just saw posted. :/
Go here to test yours if you like: http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_dialog_box_spoofing_test/

(this one will really blow your mind, makovette)

be careful out there folks... and happy (safe) surfing to ya :>

Comments

[makovette.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it go 'splodey! FF and other 'zilla based browsers have this problem with their html parsers.

Fun fun fun...

Hopefully FF 1.0 will fix the problem, which will get pushed back into the rest of 'zilla browsers.

CYa!
MAko

[ekevoo.livejournal.com]

I'm on FF 1.0 Preview Release. :(

=ekevu=, scared 'cuz he hangs a lot on bank websites

[stoda.livejournal.com]

Narsty. Fails in Opera 7.5, they expect to have it fixed next version.

Yet another example of more power = more vulnerability. There's just WAY too much crap hung off of HTML to make it secure.

[genmaicha.livejournal.com]

Yeek. That's disturbing.

[secret-wolver.livejournal.com]

How is this a security risk? You can make those type windows for your own pages. I've seen it done to welcome visitors.

[patchoblack.livejournal.com]

The pop-up window with fields to enter text is suppose to show up after you click on a link to another (presumably secure) site. The idea is that it shows up AFTER the page the link goes to loads up. The pop-up window then can be made to look like it is asking for sensitive information and is coming from said secure site.

[secret-wolver.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I can see how some people will fall for that.

[c-eagle.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the comments, folks... ah hope it's been a helpful thread for yas. *chyrp*