Google fixes their desktop search tool flaw,

there was a report that hackers can get access to users' local searches if people are using the desktop search tool, it was reported by some rich university scientists ( news here news.com.com/Flaw+found+in+Googles+new+desktop+search/2100-1032_3-5497244.html )

Now google seem to have fixed the issue, news here,

news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-12/21/content_2360777.htm

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