I just posted this message to Mac-talk; I'm also posting this to the LakeMUG list and the Mac-N-DOS list for the benefit of whatever MUGWumps like me are reading, as well as any PC-using friends you may have.
------- Forwarded Message Follows ------- Something which I think is a somewhat different subject but is a security issue affecting us MUGWumps needs to get out. If you are using a PC part-time (including Virtual PC), there have been VERY serious compromises (yes, more than usual) in MS Windows, particularly Internet Explorer (I understand that this does not affect IE for the Mac). It involves new ways of compromising a PC where you don't know it's happening, and does involve "phishing" (stealing your personal info for identity theft purposes). US-CERT (Computer Emergency Readiness Team) is advising, among other things, that PC users consider switching browsers. MSIE is simply too insecure--and what you have to do to MAKE it secure makes it almost worthless. Most are switching to one of the Mozilla browsers (the one that Netscape is built on, and also has some kind of connection to Safari), available at [http://www.mozilla.org]. They're free, open source browsers. Mozilla Firefox is particularly nimble (though a little slower to open). And if you've used Safari, you'll find the interface to be quite familiar (we discussed this a bit at our last MUG meeting). I used to be a fairly faithful MSIE user. Now my default PC browser is Mozilla. Consider yourselves fairly warned. -- I'm a MUGWump: My "MUG" is on the Mac side of the fence (since mid-2002), and my "Wump" is on the PC side (since 1989). I've been on the trailing edge of computer technology since 1987 and love it! [P.S.] Due to limitations on this account, please send binaries to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and a confirmation note here. -- Mac-N-DOS is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac-N-DOS list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-n-dos.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/mac-n-dos%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
