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Windows Sidebar gadget exploit warning


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Poll: Sidebar gadgets (5 member(s) have cast votes)

Do you use Sidebar gadgets?

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#1 GLaDOS

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Posted 12 July 2012 - 07:36 AM

Microsoft is warning users of believed vulnerabilities in Windows Sidebar Gadgets which could allow Remote malicious code to be executed, quote from Naked Security

A security advisory issued by Microsoft's security team advises that vulnerabilities exist that could allow malicious code to be executed via the Windows Sidebar when running insecure Gadgets.


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Do you plan on disabling Window's Sidebar Gadget feature or keeping it?

Edited by firemaster1337, 12 July 2012 - 11:11 AM.


Hey everyone I'm GLaDOS I help people with their computer problems.
Please if I give instructions to a thread poster and you're are not him do not follow my instructions please do not follow them, but instead start up your own thread asking for help if you have the same issue.
This is because everyone's problem is different and you could seriously damage your computer by following instructions not given to you.


 

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#2 GLaDOS

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Posted 12 July 2012 - 10:04 AM

If Microsoft worries this much, it can't be good. Update until we find out more there is not 100% chance you will be hacked, but it can happen. (Sent from Nintendo DSI)

Edited by firemaster1337, 12 July 2012 - 06:02 PM.


Hey everyone I'm GLaDOS I help people with their computer problems.
Please if I give instructions to a thread poster and you're are not him do not follow my instructions please do not follow them, but instead start up your own thread asking for help if you have the same issue.
This is because everyone's problem is different and you could seriously damage your computer by following instructions not given to you.





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