Stuart0742 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 There have been reports in the IT press recently of a security vulnerability in Internet Explorer running under Windows XP. Windows Vista and 7 are imune. Scripts from rogue websites prompt the user to press the F1 key for help, this then installs a Trojan on the PC. I have purposely not included any links. However you can easily find info on the net, try Googling "Don't press the F1 key" for instance or similar. If in doubt "Don't press the F1 key" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markbaby Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 The answer is to use Mozilla Firefox! (other browsers are available) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart0742 Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 The answer is to use Mozilla Firefox! (other browsers are available) I do, but many people still stick to Internet Explorer that comes as standard :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I never use any of those funny "F keys" (Not swearing, honest ) I don't even know what half of them do and if they weren't there I don't think I would miss them. Microsoft used to make a fuss about using shortcuts but the problem was remember which shortcut did what was harder than not using a shortcut and doing the task in full anyway. Only button on that top row that has ever been any use is the one marked "Esc" Occasionally it can get you out of a locked up computer situation which was probably caused by a MicroSoft program malfunction in the first place. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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