Microsoft says it is investigating reports of a potential problem in its ubiquitous Web browser software that could allow hackers to create convincing spoofs of Web sites.
The bug was reported by Secunia, a security company, and could allow hackers to display a false Web address on a fake site, making it easier for hackers to take advantage of fake "Web fronts" that purport to be a major commerce-driven site like eBay or PayPal, but actually are designed by the hacker to capture user names, passwords and financial information.
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