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JavaScript opens doors to browser-based attacks

July 28, 2006 Malicious code embedded in Web site can let miscreant map a home or corporate network, attack connected devices. TAGS: SPI Dynamics, JavaScript, corporate network, internal network, attack, AJAX, researcher, Web application, Web browser, Web server, scanner, programming, router, security, server, IP

Microsoft probes report of IE flaw

September 28, 2005 "Moderately critical" flaw could let an outsider manipulate data on a PC or aid in spoof-based attacks, security experts say. TAGS: flaw, researcher, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC, Microsoft Windows

This week in Net attacks

April 29, 2005 Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., attack, security company, researcher, security, conference, Google Inc., spyware, virus, Web browser, e-mail

FAQ: JavaScript insecurities

July 29, 2006 JavaScript is playing a major role in the Web 2.0 boom, but increased use of the scripting language is raising security questions. TAGS: JavaScript, Web 2.0, AJAX, scripting language, Netscape Communications Corp., FAQ, programming language, attack, programming, Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., security, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., Web browser

Acrobat flaw could spawn Web attacks

January 4, 2007 Vulnerability in ubiquitous Acrobat Reader software could be a boon for cybercrooks and spark a rise in Web-based attacks, experts warn. TAGS: iDefense, XSS, Adobe Acrobat, VeriSign Inc., Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Systems Inc., attack, Adobe PDF, Symantec Corp., flaw, security, link, Web browser

Microsoft releases final IE 7 beta

June 29, 2006 Browser's third beta release includes some feature changes in addition to fixes to reliability, compatibility and security. Images: IE 7 features TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, beta, Web browser, security, flaw, bug, attack, Microsoft Corp.

Third party offers temporary IE fix

March 28, 2006 Fix is designed to protect browser's users against cyberattacks that exploit a recently disclosed, unpatched flaw. TAGS: eEye Digital Security, Microsoft Windows Metafile, Stephen Toulouse, patch, flaw, fix, attack, source code, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

Another security hole found in IE

April 6, 2006 Flaw could aid phishing scammers seeking to pilfer personal information from unsuspecting Net users. TAGS: phishing, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, attack, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch

March 25, 2006 Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks. TAGS: flaw, McAfee Inc., security company, attack, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, fix, Symantec Corp., Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC, spyware

Attack code published for Firefox flaw

September 23, 2005 Computer code that could be used to attack Firefox, Mozilla Suite and Netscape users has been released on the Internet. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., attack, code, America Online Inc., Web browser, security

Web attackers get better at hiding

April 18, 2007 In cat-and-mouse game with security pros, cybercrooks are hiding malicious code in Flash animations and encoding it, expert says. TAGS: Jose Nazario, Flash animation, JavaScript, malicious code, attack, signature, security, Web browser, trojan horse, PC

This week in security

June 17, 2005 Browser-based attacks are on the rise, a trade group says. Also: Zombie attacks are more likely to come from AOL users. TAGS: CompTIA, agency, flaw, attacker, attack, America Online Inc., phishing, Web browser, security, spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom

May 24, 2005 In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them. TAGS: Websense Inc., attack, attacker, Symantec Corp., victim, malicious program, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

Spoofing bug found in IE 7

October 25, 2006 Security experts find weakness in browser that could help crooks mask the type of attack it was designed to thwart.Image: IE 7 spoofing bug TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, phishing, address bar, weakness, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, Web browser, bug, Microsoft Corp., security

Second third-party fix out for Windows bug

October 1, 2006 Group of security professionals produces a patch for a flaw in Windows Shell that is being used in cyberattacks. TAGS: Vector Markup Language, flaw, fix, cyberattack, patch, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, operating system, PC

Hackers work to exploit latest Firefox flaw

September 13, 2005 Researchers claim they have found ways to exploit a serious flaw in Firefox and Mozilla browsers, a sign that attacks could be on the way. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, exploit, vulnerability, researcher, Mozilla Corp., flaw, hacker, Firefox, attacker, Netscape Communications Corp., domain name, security, attack, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Cybercrooks add Windows flaw to arsenal

September 30, 2006 Days after sample attack code for a yet-to-be-patched flaw surfaced, malicious sites are popping up that exploit the hole. TAGS: flaw, e-mail spam, Websense Inc., arsenal, Microsoft Windows Metafile, search engine, security, fix, attack, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, e-mail

Firefox marketing site hacked

July 15, 2005 Attack on SpreadFirefox.com, the online hub for Mozilla's Firefox marketing efforts, may have exposed user data. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, attack, password, security, e-mail

Firefox, IE vulnerable to fake login pages?

November 22, 2006 Flaw could enable attackers to compromise usernames and passwords, security researcher warns, citing exploit on MySpace. TAGS: XSS, MySpace, username, Firefox, flaw, exploit, attacker, Firefox 2.0, attack, password, Mozilla Corp., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, blog, Web browser, server

Another hefty patch month for Microsoft

August 8, 2006 Count 'em: A dozen security updates, nine rated "critical," covering 20 holes in Windows and three in Office. TAGS: bulletin, flaw, DNS, fix, vulnerability, attack, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, bug, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows, Web browser, e-mail, PC
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