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more on Google/IE Search Default - malware already there...
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Mon, 8 May 2006 13:24:02 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Ethan Ackerman <eackerma () u washington edu> Date: May 8, 2006 12:58:04 PM EDT To: dave () farber net Subject: Re: [IP] Google/IE Search Default - malware already there...
From: Zach White <zwhite () darkstar frop org> Date: May 2, 2006 12:38:10 PM EDT To: David Farber <dave () farber net> Subject: Re: [IP] Suggestion Regarding Google/IE Search Default Controversy
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Second, we'll see new malware that reconfigures the search engine for auser. Many users will just assume that "The Internet Search" is being redesigned everytime they get infected with a new malware.
It's safe to assume with malware that if you can think it, it has probably already happened. IE 6.x (and I suspect 5.x) allows customization of the search pane and 'address bar search' features - using the 'customize' button after clicking the search pane toolbar button, or directly by editing the relevant Registry settings. So many types of mal/adware hijack these settings (along with default home page, etc.) that MSFT's anti-spyware tool even includes a feature to 'reset' all these URLs to their initial MSFT factory settings. -Ethan ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org 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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