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		retube on March 6, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google blocking all FastSpring stores Can someone explain how malicious code can be installed without a users permission? Is it possible do it without a user clicking something? By literally just loading the page?

devicenull on March 6, 2012 [–]

An exploit in the browser/flash/pdf reader/etc. Page loads, exploit loads, computer is compromised.

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