Bob Bell wrote:
>
> My understanding is that this has nothing to do with Microsoft
> Windows. This will likely only affect you if you go to a website, and
> your web browser ask you if you want to accept a certificate. Since it
> says "signed by Microsoft Corporation", you might be more inclined to
> say "yes".
The problem is this: If I remember correctly (it's been a while since
I've used a windows box much) whenever you get something from M$ that's
signed, it gives you the option to "always trust content from Microsoft
Corporation" - doesn't it? I'd imagine most lusers would choose to do
that...
> It may also be true that these certificates
> are limited to ActiveX controls, but they just as well could have been
> issued for other purposes.
I think it can be used for more than that ... I think also VBScript,
JavaScript, etc...
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