More insecurity news from Symantec

Anti-virus software found to have critical error...

http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn8505

December 22, 2005 4:15 PM from

"A critical software bug has been discovered in several of the most widely used anti-virus programs" Thirty-nine different symantec products could leave computer users vulnerable to theft of personal information. The glitch happens during decompression of RAR files and allows attackers to take complete control of the system.

34,812 views 8 replies

Reply #1 December 22, 2005 5:07 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Maybe that's why I had so much trouble uninstalling Norton...some damn hacker didn't want to let go...

Reply #2 December 22, 2005 7:19 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Reply #3 December 22, 2005 7:54 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

LOL

Reply #4 December 22, 2005 10:52 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

That figures. We're a Symantec Beta-test facility, and I hear about it on a skinning forum.

Reply #5 December 24, 2005 12:37 AM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

On so many levels, tjesterb, that is a worrisome and perhaps telling statement.

Reply #6 December 24, 2005 12:45 AM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Reply #7 December 30, 2005 12:31 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Posted via WinCustomize Browser/Stardock Central

Reply #8 December 30, 2005 2:03 PM from

WinCustomize Forums Top

Welcome Guest! Please take the time to register with us.

Richer content, access to many features that are disabled for guests like commenting and posting on the forums.
Access to a great community, with a massive database of many, many areas of interest.
Access to contests & subscription offers like exclusive emails.
It's simple, and FREE!