Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in


  1. Barman58
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    Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in


    Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in


    A virulent new attack on Mozilla's Firefox browser is setting off alarms in the security world.
    Researchers from BitDefender said that the new attack exploits a browser plug-in. The malware reportedly disguises itself as Greasemonkey, a plug-in which allows users to write and execute custom scripts to add or augment web page data.


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  3. johngalt
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    I saw that coming over a year ago....

    It's why I don't allow XPI installations by default - and maintain a very strict and limited #sites that *can* install XPIs.
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  4. Kryptonit3
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    Windows 7 Ultimate Build 6956 x32
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    damn, good thing i have the genuine GreaseMonkey Installed :-P
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