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New Windows Flaw (all except Server 2003)

Jimmy 2004

Jimmy 2004

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System Name Jimmy 2004's PC
Processor S754 AMD Athlon64 3200+ @ 2640MHz
Motherboard ASUS K8N
Cooling AC Freezer 64 Pro + Zalman VF1000 + 5x120mm Antec TriCool Case Fans
Memory 1GB Kingston PC3200 (2x512MB)
Video Card(s) Saphire 256MB X800 GTO @ 450MHz/560MHz (Core/Memory)
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Power Supply Corsair HX520W
Software Windows XP Home
Read this article to find out more about a new flaw with Windows, it looks like it's linked to ActiveX. The thing I love it that if you think you've been infected M$ advise you to contact your local FBI office! Don't exist over here I'm afraid...
 
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Audio Device(s) RealTek AC97 onboard mobo stereo sound (Altec Lansing ACS-45 speakers - 10 yrs. still running!)
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Software Windows Server 2003 SP #1 fully patched, & massively tuned/tweaked to-the-max (plus latest drivers)
Jimmy 2004 said:
Read this article to find out more about a new flaw with Windows, it looks like it's linked to ActiveX. The thing I love it that if you think you've been infected M$ advise you to contact your local FBI office! Don't exist over here I'm afraid...
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This is part of WHY I run Windows Server 2003, in its default LIGHT workstation mode install...

It truly IS more secure than previous models of NT-based OS, & generally has fewer monthly weakness' found in it than say, XP or 2000... & is the best featureset of both imo.

It is, afaik, the BASE CODE for VISTA as well, & was selected thus over the codebase for 2000/XP!

IE 6.x is the key on this one though - by default on Windows 2003 it installs a "super-secure" mode where you don't run ActiveX/Java/Javascript or allow it by default on every site you visit, etc... because I'd wager IF you install the XML extensions noted & 'relax' the security settings?

Even Win2k3 could be infected here.

APK
 
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