An Internet Explorer bug has put Google users at risk of a phishing attack, according to a security researcher in Israel. Matan Gillon published an article detailing a method for exploiting an unpatched Internet Explorer flaw. The flaw could allow hackers entrance into computers running Google’s desktop search tool. Google has since patched its sites to prevent the exploitation of the vulnerability, but security analysts said another exploit could be lurking in the shadows.
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Microsoft IE Flaw Puts Google Users at Risk
Posted by: Jennifer LeClaire December 5, 2005 10:48 AMAn Internet Explorer bug has put Google users at risk of a phishing attack, according to a security researcher in Israel. Matan Gillon published an article detailing a method for exploiting an unpatched Internet Explorer flaw. The flaw could allow hackers entrance into computers running Google’s desktop search tool. Google has since patched its sites to prevent the exploitation of the vulnerability, but security analysts said another exploit could be lurking in the shadows.