> On Saturday 02 August 2008 17:49:40 David B Teague wrote: >> This is a very brief summary from this web site >> >> http://blogs.pcmag.com/securitywatch/2008/07/evilgrade_exploit_toolkit_atta >> .php >> >> The article says the EvilGrade Exploit tool kit is able to attack >> systems using the "man in the middle", attacking through the >> installation mechanism. > > It actually says "updates" not installation (my stars): > <quote> > infecting systems through the **update** mechanism, according to a > ZDNet blog. The attackers claim, in the Readme for the kit, to have > modules implemented to attack the following product **updates** > </quote> > >> The attacker specifically mentions OO.o in the >> kit "ReadMe". > > No, it says:"OpenOffices" > > This is not the correct name of this program (or site) and OOo does > not have updates as such. > > I doubt they have achieved what they claim, tho' that doesn't mean > that we can all be complacent. > > Lisi
Glad you posted that before I got to it. Gads, don't you hate it when people give misinformation? Sometimes it's harlmess but other times it can make a world of difference. ZDNet blogs also aren't quite bibles either, so ... mileage will definietly vary. Wait until the knee has jerked, THEN see what was said. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
