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Old 04-15-2002, 08:23 AM   #1
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Netscape6.2 insecure?

Some one told me netscape 6.2 was insecure.
Otheres could run scripts on your pc or somting?
Any body no somting more abould this?
TIA
 
Old 04-15-2002, 12:34 PM   #2
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Well the truth is that any browser with Java/VM/VB capiblities can run malicous code to your pc. How much damage it can do shouldn't be more than stupid popups or other annoying scripts. I dont think it can delete stuff on your pc.
 
Old 04-15-2002, 12:42 PM   #3
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Versions prior to 6.2.2 got zlib vulnerability...

Do yourself a favour get latest Mozilla nightly @ www.mozilla.org
 
  


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