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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

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: flaw, phishing, Firefox, reader, London, Web browser, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, electronics, open source, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC

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: phishing, flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., hacker, vulnerability, bug, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, antivirus

Two flaws found in Firefox

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

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: phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, frame, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., security, CPU, Firefox, 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, online scam, Firefox 2.0, Firefox, security tool, Mozilla Corp., Google Inc., Web browser, protection, attack, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., security

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: domain name, Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, phishing, Firefox, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

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, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, engine, Microsoft Corp., security

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, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox

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, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., beta, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., portal, Microsoft Internet Explorer, bank, security, Microsoft Corp., spyware

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. TAGS: Netscape Web Browser, Netscape Communications Corp., consumer PC, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, engine, Firefox, phishing, Canada, agreement, HP, U.S., America Online Inc., Mozilla Corp., security

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, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, malicious software, security, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, America Online Inc., Firefox, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Opera 8 aims for simpler browsing

April 19, 2005 New version of browser aims to attract more first-time users, but can it match Firefox's pizazz? TAGS: Opera Software, open source, WAP, Web browser, phishing, voice, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., solution, security, Microsoft Corp., PC

Phishing flaw a danger to alternative browsers

February 7, 2005 A security weakness in a domain-name standard allows attackers to spoof Web sites on non-Microsoft browsers. TAGS: phishing, domain name, flaw, Mozilla Corp., attacker, Web browser, language, Opera Software, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

Pop-up vulnerability found in major browsers

June 22, 2005 Flaw could trick Web surfers into giving away personal information by popping up a malicious dialog box in front of a trusted Web site. TAGS: Opera Software, JavaScript, vulnerability, Mozilla Corp., phishing, Web browser, Firefox, Apple Computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer

IE attempts a comeback

October 19, 2006 It's been nearly five years since the last major version of Internet Explorer was released. Now IE 7 is here. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, comeback, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, blog, phishing, Microsoft Corp., Firefox, security, Microsoft Windows

PC Forum: From Firefox security to outer space

March 23, 2005 Execs, venture capitalists and government nabobs gather in the Arizona desert to sort out the latest trends in tech. TAGS: PC Forum, Microsoft Visio, Arizona, aircraft, venture capital, blog, founder, phishing, Firefox, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.
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