On 01/08/07, Larry Gusaas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> On 7/31/07 6:20 PM, Harold Fuchs wrote:
> > On 31/07/07, Larry Gusaas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >> On 7/31/07 4:22 PM, Harold Fuchs wrote:
> >>
> >>> I only see the headers in the Inbox. That's because I turn off the
> >>> Preview Pane; the Preview Pane is highly insecure anyway, so turning
> >>> it off is always a good idea.
> >>>
> >> Please explain what is insecure about the Preview Pane. I assume you
> are
> >> referring to Thunderbird. I know of no insecurities with it.
> > The Preview Pane *opens* the message. Opening a message can trigger
> certain
> > forms of attack attack. It used to be extremely common, especially on
> > Windows. Most of those vulnerabilities have been fixed over the years
> but I
> > still don't trust it.
>
> That was a problem with M$ Outlook and Outlook Express in the past. It
> is not a problem in Thunderbird. Please do not spread misinformation.
>
> --
> Larry I. Gusaas
> Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
>
> Website: http://larry-gusaas.com
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Thunderbird may well be safe in this regard but
http://www.cybertopcops.com/tips_tricks.php#preview_pane suggests otherwise.

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Harold Fuchs
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