Over at ZDNet Ryan Naraine recently mentioned a list, compiled by Bit9, of the most vulnerable (think buggy) Windows-based applications. Topping the list was Yahoo Messenger. Microsoft's own IM program, with the clumsy name Windows Live (MSN) Messenger was fourth. If you use Instant Messaging, run your IM program with restricted rights.
I previously suggested QuickTime as an application that should be run in restricted mode. According to Bit9, it was the second most vulnerable application. As if to confirm this, Apple just released a new version of QuickTime with fixes to at least seven security related bugs.
iTunes should be included in the list of restricted mode applications. Not only was it sixth on the Bit9 list, but it also invokes QuickTime.
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