Browser security test

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  1. javacool

    javacool BrightFort Moderator

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    The test is available here: http://browsercheck.qualys.com/index.php

    The first page after you start the test simply outlines some information that can be found about/throught your browser.

    However, the more interesting section is available directly from here: http://browsercheck.qualys.com/instructions.php This section includes many "hack" tests, that test to see if vulnerabilities can be exploited in your browser.

    IE 6 with all the latest patches is vulnerable to at least one of them, I believe.

    -javacool
     
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    Checkout Security Rhinoceros

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    Well, it didn't bend my system one little bit, JC. But at least it didn't try to spook me with that old JavaScript con about "revealing the contents of my hard disk".
     
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    javacool BrightFort Moderator

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    The only issue I encountered was it revealing the contents of the clipboard - but only because of an incorrect configuration (although how it got turned back on beats me :doubt:).

    -javacool
     
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    Checkout Security Rhinoceros

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    Javacool, it's good to have you back and active!

    Here, have a Karma Cookie! :)
     
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    javacool BrightFort Moderator

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    Why thank you!

    How'd you know I like chocolate chip?

    -javacool
     
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    JacK Registered Member

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    Funny :

    Page one :

    Browser Info:
    Type: Microsoft Internet Explorer
    Version: IE6
    Browser Language: fr
    Cookies: true (cheated by CookieMuncher :)
    Java: true

    JavaScript and Engine Info:
    JavaScript Version: 1.3
    Script Engines Version: 5.6
    IE 4/5/6 Script Engines: JScript

    Browser History:
    Sites visited in this window: 2

    System Overview:
    Platform: Win32
    OS: WinXP
    CPU Class: x86
    IP Address: 200.171.132.196
    Host Name: 200-171-132-196.dsl.telesp.net.br (proxysocks ;))
    System Language: fr
    User Language: fr-be
    System Time: Thu Jul 4 21:50:54 UTC+0200 2002

    Display Settings:
    Resolution: 1024X768
    Max Window Size: 1024X768
    Color Depth: 32 bit

    Page two : attached :-_D


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    Checkout Security Rhinoceros

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    I feel really guilty now - that wasn't chocolate! (Ulp!)
     
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