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Antiphishing toolbar for Firefox released

May 25, 2005 New plug-in for open-source Web browser can help protect users against attempts to swipe sensitive information. TAGS: phishing, phishing Web site, toolbar, Firefox, Web browser

Two flaws found in Firefox

February 7, 2007 Pop-up blocker and phishing protection feature are vulnerable to attacks, according to SecuriTeam reports. TAGS: Firefox, flaw, pop-up blocker, phishing, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, attack

Firefox flaw raises phishing fears

January 7, 2005 Malicious hackers could exploit the bug to spoof a legitimate URL, security experts warn. Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw? TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, phishing, flaw, hacker, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, bug, antivirus, Web browser, security

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer, frame, Web page, CPU, Microsoft Corp., Firefox, security, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: phishing, Firefox 2.0, online scam, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Google Inc., security tool, Web browser, protection, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer, open source, Microsoft Corp., security

Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw?

January 7, 2005 TalkBack: Fans and critics of the open-source browser give their two cents on reports of a phishing flaw. TAGS: Firefox, reader, flaw, phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, Web browser, London, security, electronics, open source, e-mail, Microsoft Corp., PC

Thunderbird promises to fend off phishers

January 24, 2005 Developers are working to add protection against online fraud to the next version of the open-source e-mail application. TAGS: Mozilla Thunderbird, phishing, Mozilla Corp., open source, domain name, bank, Firefox, e-mail, Web browser

Netcraft goes fishing for phishers

December 30, 2004 New plug-in software for browsers aims to help people avoid becoming victims of online fraud. TAGS: phishing, toolbar, bank, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Firefox

Net threats spur action on browser front

December 9, 2004 roundup Penn State says "Not IE," security experts say flaw in browsers could aid phishers, and Mozilla says it's on the move. TAGS: phishing, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, security, Microsoft Corp.

Netscape readies antiphishing browser

February 1, 2005 The browser promises to recognize sites with spyware or phishing software and to disable suspect technology. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Firefox, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., Mozilla Corp., beta, Microsoft Internet Explorer, portal, bank, security, spyware, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox fix plugs security holes

February 25, 2005 The update fixes a vulnerability that could enable an attacker to create a fake Web site for a phishing scam. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, domain name, vulnerability, phishing, Web browser, security, open source, Microsoft Corp.

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, vulnerability, vendor, researcher, extension, phishing, router, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, attack, printing, security, server

Netscape ready to launch antiphishing browser

May 18, 2005 New Netscape 8 promises to alert Web surfers when they visit a site that's known to be malicious. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Time Warner Inc., engine, Microsoft Corp., security

This week in the wild, wild Web

December 10, 2004 At Oracle OpenWorld, Sun CEO Scott McNealy inadvertently illustrates how easy it is to fall for a high-tech hoax. TAGS: Scott McNealy, phishing, Mozilla Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Web browser, Firefox, CEO, photograph

PayPal to offer password key fobs to users

January 12, 2007 Passwords generated for one-time use are designed to increase security for PayPal and its account holders. TAGS: PayPal, eBay Inc., phishing, phishing Web site, password, security, Firefox, Google Inc.

Browser phishing 'flaw' could hook users

December 9, 2004 Security issue allows an attacker to send victims to legitimate sites and then take control of pop-up windows and grab sensitive information. TAGS: phishing, browser company, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., flaw, Service Pack 2, Apple Computer, bank, Opera Software, security, icon, Firefox, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Netscape update takes aim at phishing

May 19, 2005 Version 8 of the Web browser promises to warn surfers when they visit fraud sites that aim to nab their personal details. Images: Netscape aims to 'sizzle' with security TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Web browser, spyware, Time Warner Inc., malicious software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Firefox, America Online Inc., PC, Microsoft Corp.
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