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The drive-by tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about drive-by exploits, where a user is compromised simply by visiting a malicious web page. Content includes a security vulnerability in a Microsoft plugin silently installed into Firefox, which enabled drive-by attacks via XBAP (XAML Web App) embedding. This tag is relevant for Windows security, browser plugin risks, and Microsoft's update practices that can inadvertently increase attack surface. Users interested in drive-by download techniques, exploit prevention, and Microsoft's role in browser security will find relevant threads here.
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    Windows 7 Inside the new Channel 9: Random Team Drive-By

    Foo bar Baz Link Removed
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    • channel 9 content drive-by random team
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  2. reghakr

    Windows 7 Silent Install Firefox Plugin Backfires on Microsoft

    I know a partial bit of this was posted somewhere, but couldn't locate it: Whilst it's not okay in Microsoft's eyes for Google to install a plugin into Internet Explorer, increasing the potential surface area of attack, when Microsoft do it to Firefox, it's a different matter. Now a security...
    • reghakr
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    • add-ons browser drive-by exploit extensions firefox framework internet microsoft plugins security software technology update vulnerability web wpf xaml
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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