Re: Firefox and cache

Jose wrote:

'R'eadonly - cannot be edited or deleted
'A'rchive - been changed since last backup
'S'ystem - special files used by OS
'H'idden - hide for user when Windows Explorer is on its default settings of 'Do not show hidden files or folders' and 'Hide protected operating system files'


There is actually also a "super-hidden attribute. It is slightly different as only the extension is "super-hidden" and it is declared in the registry (look for NeverShowExt) but can be used to disguise files. Even when the ordinary nerd sets Windows to SHOW ALL EXTENSIONS, the super-hidden extensions remain hidden, to the nerd's surprise (and possible injury).

No, not really that is a registry setting applicable per file that forces the file's file extension from showing (the characters usually 3 after the last period in a filename) even if "Hide extensions for known file types" is deselected

<soapbox>
Personally I advise even noobies to disable this stupid Windows default, Mr Bill is under the impression that the average Joe cannot fathom that the 3 little characters can id what type of file is. Hence we get such lame spoofing in Windows as

"readme.txt                                           .pif"
(Yep, those are spaces between the 'txt' and '.pif')

filenames that bugger folks!
</soapbox>



It is possible to make a file of one type look like a file of a different type, the danger of which is immediately apparant. But more to the point (I don't know if any browsers do this) cached files may have an extension that is hidden, and thus appear to be something else.

Sure thing! Only need to take a plain old text file and rename it with an executable file extension to prove it when you double click it. Get the right character combination within the file and you can do some real damage!


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