One small step in the right direction,
Microsoft changes functionality of Internet Explorer to display "Invalid Syntax" when using user:pass@domain in a URL.
The latest security update for Feb (4)? causes these types of URLs to break. This means the fix has a great side effect. The spammers and phishers who always try to mask their identity with a stupid flaw like this WILL FAIL. This will eventually cause anyone who updated to not be able to view spam sites with these types of URL's. Urge Windows users to upgrade now!
This is good news!
Microsoft changes functionality of Internet Explorer to display "Invalid Syntax" when using user:pass@domain in a URL.
The latest security update for Feb (4)? causes these types of URLs to break. This means the fix has a great side effect. The spammers and phishers who always try to mask their identity with a stupid flaw like this WILL FAIL. This will eventually cause anyone who updated to not be able to view spam sites with these types of URL's. Urge Windows users to upgrade now!
This is good news!