Security Issues
Be aware of these known JavaScript
vulnerabilities. Most either are fixed in 2.01 or will be fixed
in Netscape Navigator 3.0 (code-named "Atlas").
Directory entries
A list of file names (not contents) can be "stolen" by a
malicious script. Reference:
www.c2.org.
[Fixed in version 2.01]
E-mail/identity
The user's e-mail address (set in Options/Mail and
News/Preferences/Identity) can be stolen. Mail can be
sent from the navigator by a malicious script. [Fixed in
version 2.01.]
Small, persistent windows
A small persistent top-level window that cannot be seen
can spy on you. Reference:
loVerso's Page.
JavaScript cannot be disabled
[Fixed in 2.01]
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