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By Scott Orgera, About.com Guide to Web Browsers

Safari Users Susceptible to RSS Vulnerability

Monday January 12, 2009

Those of you who use the Safari browser as your RSS reader could be unwittingly exposing your personal data. According to a recent report, an undisclosed security flaw could grant phishers access to the files on your hard drive. About's Tom Nelson has details on the issue as well as instructions on how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

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