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IE flaw exposes weakness in Yahoo! filtering
John Leyden, The Register 2004-03-23

Flaws in the filtering technology used by Web-based email services make it possible for hackers to smuggle viruses past defences.

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IE flaw exposes weakness in Yahoo! filtering 2004-03-23
Harry Highwater
"Unfortunately, all attempts by GreyMagic to contact Yahoo's security department failed; so Yahoo! webmail is still vulnerable."

Hilarious -- the author saves the punchline for last. Like most companies, Yahooo has an intentional buffer between its staff and the public, a series of stumbling blocks and forms instead of a straightforward email contact.

Bit 'em in the butt. Good.

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