On 12/4/16, Desiree <[email protected]> wrote: > On 12/3/2016 3:30 AM, TCW wrote: >> On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 15:30:53 -0700, NFN Smith <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>>I'm watching discussions relating to the SVG exploit, and am a little >>>confused about what steps I should take. >>> <.. snip ..> >> >> Use the Adrian Kalla build. Seriously, it doesn't look like EWong's >> going to fix the problem he's facing any time soon. No sense running >> unsecure. Likely the only thing you'd need to worry about are some >> add-ons not working but you can always check those before installing >> for compatibility. And if not, you can use the add-on converter >> (http://addonconverter.fotokraina.com) if there's a Firefox >> equivalent. It's worked well for me with, for example, Privacy Badger. >> > I disagree. If one practices safe hex at all times
Can Firefox or SeaMonkey automatically update on your machine? If yes you're running with admin privs and are _not_ practicing safe anything. > there is no need to be afraid. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malvertising surely merits at least concern. My attitude is that if a site has ads, it can not be considered safe; no matter how reputable the site. > There are things worse than security issues. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware How good is your backup/restore solution? Ever tested it? Most everyone on this list has decided to keep running vulnerable software. I get that. Presumably they're all adults & can make their own decisions. But disregarding the risks seems a bit.. reckless. Regards, Lee _______________________________________________ support-seamonkey mailing list [email protected] https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
