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Microsoft Xbox360T vulnerability.


Finjan Software have informed Microsoft of a cross site scripting vulnerability on its www.xbox360.com website.

The cross site scripting vulnerability could be potentially exploited to gather personal and confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
steer, tip, wind, hint, lead
 (email address See Internet address. , home address, credit card number, etc.) from innocent consumers wishing to pre-order Microsoft's new gaming console See video game console. . This type of malicious exploit is commonly known as "Phishing".

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Title Annotation:defect in www.xbox360.com website
Publication:Database and Network Journal
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 1, 2005
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