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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.
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Two flaws found in Firefox
February 7, 2007
Pop-up blocker and phishing protection feature are vulnerable to attacks, according to SecuriTeam reports.
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Mozilla Corp.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Google Inc.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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London
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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Mozilla Corp.
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bank
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Netcraft goes fishing for phishers
December 30, 2004
New plug-in software for browsers aims to help people avoid becoming victims of online fraud.
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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.
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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.
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Firefox
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Time Warner Inc.
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bank
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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.
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open source
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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.
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router
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Mozilla Corp.
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attack
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printing
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security
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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.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Time Warner Inc.
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Microsoft Corp.
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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.
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Mozilla Corp.
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Sun Microsystems Inc.
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CEO
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Microsoft enlists security partner in IE update
July 29, 2005
New version of Internet Explorer, released for testing this week, taps WholeSecurity for antiphishing feature.
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Mozilla Thunderbird
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Mozilla Corp.
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Web browser
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eBay Inc.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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MSN Hotmail
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Netscape Communications Corp.
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help
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Firefox
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Microsoft Corp.
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.
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PayPal
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eBay Inc.
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phishing
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phishing Web site
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password
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security
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Firefox
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Google Inc.
HP to ship Netscape browser on new PCs
October 3, 2005
HP and Compaq consumer PCs and notebooks in the U.S. and Canada will come with the browser starting next year.
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Netscape Web Browser
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Netscape Communications Corp.
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Web browser
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consumer PC
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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HP
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Time Warner Inc.
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Compaq Computer Corp.
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Canada
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phishing
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engine
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Mozilla Corp.
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agreement
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America Online Inc.
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notebook computer
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.
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browser company
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Web browser
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Mozilla Corp.
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Service Pack 2
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Apple Computer
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bank
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Opera Software
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icon
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Firefox
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Internet Explorer
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Microsoft Corp.
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e-mail
Week in review: Browser battles
October 27, 2006
Hot on the heels of Microsoft's IE 7, Firefox 2 emerges with a new look and bulked-up security.
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Mozilla Corp.
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Apple iTunes
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Microsoft Corp.
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
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Time Warner Inc.
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America Online Inc.
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