bugtraq - Re: [Fwd: Re: AIM Password theft]

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Message-ID: <20030924185948.13044.qmail@sf-www2-symnsj.securityfocus.com>
Date: 24 Sep 2003 18:59:48 -0000
From: DarkKnight <mbuzz04@...oo.com>
To: bugtraq@...urityfocus.com
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: AIM Password theft]

In-Reply-To: <3F7077FE.70303@...ontown.com>

That method of stealing was taken from my website, "counter" is used to trick users into thinking that the script is just for a counter, but in reality it is just the object vulnerability. Anyways, AIM will do nothing to fix this. Why? Because it is not a vulnerability within AIM, nor is it really there problem. Prevention-

1. Do not save passwords
2. Delete registry data (only if you use test buddy [staff aim], the passwords are in plain text)
3. Get a firewall
4. Update/Get a Virus Scanner
5. Get an IE patch

Do the above and you will be A-Okay, AIM-wise and all around security wise.

- DarkKnight (of http://www.insecureonline.com)