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From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Wed, 07 Jul 2004 12:49:59 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk () gsp org> Date: July 7, 2004 8:06:10 AM EDT To: EEkid () aol com Cc: dave () farber net Subject: Re: [IP] : Web ads threat to bank security
Security experts said updating virus software was the best protection.
But it's not. Oh, not that it isn't a good idea for people who are running operating systems which are susceptible to viruses, but like most security problems, a multi-layered approach is more likely to work, especially if one of the layers fails. For example, in this case: - use a robust browser, such as Mozilla: never use IE - use a robust mail client, such as Thunderbird: never use Outlook - subscribe to the -announce list for that browser and get in the habit of downloading new versions whenever there's a major new release OR a significant security fix - disable pop-ups - restrict use of cookies - run a web proxy (I use Privoxy, www.privoxy.org) that adds another layer of defenses - run anti-adware software (because it will catch things that AV software won't) - if you insist on using a web browser to read your mail, then disable Javascript in it - (better) turn off HTML interpretation in mail - and so on. Aside: it's fascinating how many of these articles say "email virus" when the proper term is "Microsoft Outlook virus" and "web threat" when the proper term is "Microsoft Internet Explorer security bug". ---Rsk ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as interesting-people () lists elistx com To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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