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Steve
10-17-2009, 04:02 PM
Check your plugins. If there's a plugin called Windows Presentation Foundation, disable it immediately.

Yes, I know you didn't install it. It installs silently somehow, and opens your browser up to attack from malware.

If you'd like to read more about this, go HERE. (http://www.ghacks.net/2009/10/17/microsoft-silently-installing-windows-presentation-foundation-plugin-for-firefox/) Fucking evil M$.



(Mods, I'll move this to geek in a week.)
Fonzie
10-17-2009, 04:51 PM
Done. Good looking out
RanThrive
10-17-2009, 04:59 PM
Thats gey, how did you find this out?
Joy
10-17-2009, 05:36 PM
:o NM, I figured it out...
DjGhettoSteve
10-17-2009, 08:51 PM
hooray for using Chrome...
rolfmonster
10-17-2009, 09:09 PM
:o NM, I figured it out...


Tools -> Addons -> click on the plugin tab
Brandon
10-18-2009, 08:33 AM
hooray for using Chrome...
This.

FYI, if you run FF today, it will automatically warn you about that plug in AND if you have your settings right, it will automatically disable.
rolfmonster
10-18-2009, 10:42 AM
FYI peeps, this is only for microsoft running machines.

Mac doesn't have this problem w/ firefox.
jCole
10-18-2009, 11:06 AM
MS has since fixed the exploit.
DjGhettoSteve
10-18-2009, 11:48 AM
This.

FYI, if you run FF today, it will automatically warn you about that plug in AND if you have your settings right, it will automatically disable.

true, when I was using FF, I had it set to warn me even if I meant to install a particular plug-in just as a double-check. I just got sick of cookies issues and flash issues I kept having with FF and Chrome doesn't have those (Plus it's way faster and doesn't use as much processor, which is great for my poor little lappy-toppy).
Jazzmin
10-18-2009, 12:09 PM
I just checked my plugins and I don't have it... thanks for the heads up though!
Steve
10-19-2009, 11:09 AM
This.

FYI, if you run FF today, it will automatically warn you about that plug in AND if you have your settings right, it will automatically disable.
^ :awesome:

They're right on top of shit over at the Mozilla campus.
Thrill Hammer
10-19-2009, 12:23 PM
Hilarious how MS is leading the way in drive by installs.
djscrizzle
10-19-2009, 01:30 PM
I checked my plugins. Said "Disabled for your protection". Didn't even know about this.... good lookin' out Dismal!
replicant
10-19-2009, 04:24 PM
Awesome... firefox disabled the thing on its own.