[nzlug] Observation on installing firefox to WinXP (SP3)

[Mark Foster]

> Upon installing firefox off the official site, XP popped up a warning
> box. It told me (and I wish I got a screenshot) that firefox was from an
> untrusted source and may contain malicious software which could damage
> my computer and expose my personal information to identity thieves. Was
> I sure about this.
>
> ... I know I know this is an automated message that pops up with any non
> MS (+ paid partner) install, with "program name" inserted in the correct
> place. But alarming anyway.

I'm suprised that we havn't heard more about this before now...

I can only assume the Windows Security State of the box was fairly high?

I've never seen it before but I have to say your report gives me yet more 
pause on the Windows front... talk about anti competitive...