Vulnerability allows scammers to hijack pop-ups

Security researchers this week warned of a vulnerability in most Web browsers which could potentially allow scammers to launch phishing attacks from pop-up windows on trusted Web sites. The vulnerability arises when an Internet user opens browser windows for both a legitimate Web site and a malicious site at the same time.

Secunia Networks advisory:
http://secunia.com/multiple_browsers_window_injection_vulnerability_test/

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