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Microsoft disables Internet Explorer 7 validation process
October 8, 2007 Software giant says security reasons were behind the move, but it could help in the race against rival browser Firefox.Mozilla rebuts Firefox 2 bug reports
October 26, 2006 A pair of security flaw reports are "just noise" and don't present any real risk to Firefox users, Mozilla says.Another denial-of-service bug found in Firefox 2
November 1, 2006 Mozilla downplays the issue, saying only minor problems have been found in the week after the browser's release.Mozilla unleashes Firefox 2
October 27, 2006 Nipping at the heels of Microsoft's IE 7, the open-source browser update puts a premium on security.Reversal: Next IE divorced from new Windows
February 15, 2005 update Version 7.0 of the browser will launch ahead of the next update to Windows, as Microsoft shifts plans. Is Microsoft reacting to Firefox's popularity?Bloggers are a tough crowd when it comes to IE 7
October 19, 2006 Microsoft releases first IE update in almost five years, and the blogosphere immediately responds with lively--and critical--discussion.Mozilla releases Firefox 2 RC1
September 27, 2006 Next version of the free browser expected to feature a new look, improved security for Web surfing. Video: Firefox 2 RC1Bugs bite into popular browsers
April 25, 2006 Unpatched flaws are discovered in Internet Explorer, Firefox and Safari that could cause problems for Web surfers.Microsoft speeds up phishing shield for IE 7
December 16, 2006 In some cases the antiphishing feature that protects against fraudulent Web sites in Internet Explorer 7 bogged down Windows PCs.Critics rap Microsoft safety study of IE, Firefox
December 4, 2007 Redmond executive says IE is the safer bet after comparing vulnerabilities in the two browsers, but some say the study is flawed.Firefox update kills security bugs, adds Mac support
April 14, 2006 Latest version of popular open-source Web browser includes fixes, adds expected support for Macs with Intel chips.Mozilla mulls Windows cursor flaw fix of its own
April 4, 2007 Open-source Firefox browser is vulnerable to attack using the Windows flaw.Browser bugs hit IE
June 29, 2006 Security experts warn of two flaws in IE. One issue was initially thought to affect Firefox, but further research shows not.Microsoft, Mozilla downplay browser bug
June 8, 2006 Security flaw affecting both Internet Explorer and Firefox could allow an attacker to steal files from vulnerable computers, but is tough to exploit.Firefox gains at IE's expense in Europe
July 17, 2007 Loss of market share could have implications for Microsoft's future in Web services, says Mozilla Europe's president.Microsoft, Mozilla look into browser flaws
February 16, 2007 Recently disclosed security holes that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox could let attackers grab data via malicious Web sites.Firefox to get phishing shield
March 8, 2006 Upcoming version of the open-source browser will offer protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google.This week in software flaws
April 14, 2006 Microsoft releases "critical" IE update that fixes 10 flaws in Web browser, including a high-profile bug that is being used in cyberattacks.When more bugs can mean tighter security
December 7, 2007 Mozilla Europe president explains why having fewer disclosed vulnerabilities doesn't mean Internet Explorer is safer than the open-source Web browser.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. Sponsored matches for "security"
