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Exposing software flaws--no easy job

June 7, 2007 Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. TAGS: Christopher Soghoian, Firefox, vendor, vulnerability, researcher, phishing, router, Mozilla Corp., extension, Web browser, printing, attack, server, security

Firefox add-on Greasemonkey slips up

July 20, 2005 Popular extension contains flaw that could let an attacker access a user's files. "Neutered" update has been released. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., post, flaw, extension, blog, Web browser, security, developer

Coding misstep forces new Firefox release

July 18, 2005 Because new update is planned, Mozilla tells developers to suspend localization work, drawing criticism. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox, extension, foundation, developer, representative, security, e-mail

Firefox add-on lets surfers tweak sites, but is it safe?

March 23, 2005 Greasemonkey extension lets surfers insert links, change a look and feel, and more. But at what cost to security? TAGS: extension, Firefox, DHTML, publisher, Web page, Google Inc., toolbar, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security

Second Netsky worm on the loose

February 18, 2004 A second variant of the virus, which first popped up this week, has started to infect a significant number of PCs by convincing their owners to open an e-mail attachment. TAGS: Netsky virus, virus, Networks Associates Technology Inc., worm, Symantec Corp., extension, antivirus, e-mail, security, Microsoft Corp.

Is Zip coming undone?

August 12, 2003 Incompatible new versions of the popular file-compression format could put the squeeze on users and as a result unravel support for Zip. TAGS: PKWare, WinZip, extension, format, security, utility, software company, hard drive, Microsoft Windows

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