> Flash is binary code which executes directly on my CPU and > has access to all the files at my privilege level (i.e. ALL > my personal files). > Which part of this don't you understand? It is not that a > flash program on a website could be a threat, it's that the > Flash Player itself could pose a security risk? Or has the > BBC examined it's source code and is it willing to guarantee > that this software is free from any malicious code?
If you're worried about threats to your computer, don't turn it on. There's security risks everywhere. The number of updates I do to my server and home PCs is made. And hey, one was even found in the email service you're using... http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=gmail+security+risk&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe =utf-8 - Sent via the backstage.bbc.co.uk discussion group. To unsubscribe, please visit http://backstage.bbc.co.uk/archives/2005/01/mailing_list.html. Unofficial list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk/
