Firefox users---Update your version to fix Security Flaw

[dedgeu2]

Not sure if this was posted already but it seems Firefox has a security flaw. From CNN "The flaw allowed fraudsters to set up fake Web sites with names indistinguishable from legitimate companies." CNN link at
http://www.cnn.com/2005/TECH/03/03/mozilla.security.ap/index.html

Mozilla released a new Firefox version 1.0.1 which fixes this flaw. You can read their release news at http://www.mozilla.org/press/mozilla-2005-02-24.html

If you do not know which version you are currently using, then click on Help>about Mozilla Firefox on the top menu bar. If it is not 1.0.1 then you should update it as soon as possible.

Click here to get the new version
http://www.mozilla.org/

 

[lupe121283]

I think it does it automatically when you turn on Firefox. That's what mine did. Cool by the way.

 

[dedgeu2]

Cool. Mine did not so I thought I would just let fellow CAGs know just in case.

 

[thetshell]

You can also do it in FireFox via:

Tools: Options: Advanced: Software Update: Check Now

 

[WhipSmartBanky]

 

[Quillion]

"My browser is sooo much better than your browser! So much more secure!"

ing idiots.

 

[hiccupleftovers]

I already did this a couple days ago.

 

[Morrigan Lover]

The update appeard on Red Hat Network a couple days ago.

 

[zewone]

Thanks, I wasn't aware and just downloaded it.

 

[RisingZan]

After you get that update I recommend the download of the "foxy tunes" plug-in. Not having to switch between the browser and your music player of choice is awfully nice.

 

[zewone]

[quote name='RisingZan']After you get that update I recommend the download of the "foxy tunes" plug-in. Not having to switch between the browser and your music player of choice is awfully nice.[/quote]

Thanks, I just downloaded this as well. Works great.

 

[Kaijufan]

I'll have to download that update tonight.

 

[supermariomelee]

Hopefully this will stop the popup ads that seem to be showing recently(even though it's supposed to have a popup blocker).

 

[guessed]

Thanks for the tip.

 

[Moxio]

Whew, updated with no worries.

 

[hiccupleftovers]

[quote name='supermariomelee']Hopefully this will stop the popup ads that seem to be showing recently(even though it's supposed to have a popup blocker).[/quote]

Really? I've never had a single pop-up with Firefox since I've started to use it. With IE, nearly no matter which pop-up blocker I used I still seemed to get pop-ups.

 

[swetooth9]

thanks for the warning OP...

but i think i got the download a few days ago...there was some kind of red icon on the upper right hand corner of the browser next to that little circle icon and alerted me to D/L the newer version...

hmmm...might have to try out the foxy tunes thing though

 

[SEGA128DC]

Yeah, I downloaded Firefox version 1.0.1, a few days ago. I didn't know there was a security flaw with the old version?...

 

[GuilewasNK]

[quote name='fanskad']"My browser is sooo much better than your browser! So much more secure!"

shaq-fuing idiots.[/quote]

It still is. No Active X issues with Firefox. I still use IE for any purchases I make or bank transactions though.

[quote name='supermariomelee']Hopefully this will stop the popup ads that seem to be showing recently(even though it's supposed to have a popup blocker).[/quote]

I find the best thing to do is leave javascript turned off unless you need it for a site to function. That works much better than any pop-up blocker.