On Sun, Feb 28, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Miro <miro.col...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Some research has been done into how the device works. Apparently it
> exploits a vulnerability in QuickTime to access users' computers and
> "mine" information about what software is, or was, installed on them.

With the advent of Viewer2 and promiscuous loading of media we all
need to be more vigilant about such vulnerabilities.

Such a practice is a criminal violation in some jurisdictions.
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