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Porn sites exploit new IE flaw
September 19, 2006
Unpatched IE security flaw can install malicious software via rigged Web sites, including porn sites.
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Microsoft probes report of IE flaw
September 28, 2005
"Moderately critical" flaw could let an outsider manipulate data on a PC or aid in spoof-based attacks, security experts say.
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IE flaw lets intruders into Google Desktop
December 2, 2005
Researcher finds a way to steal data from unwitting users of Google's desktop search tool by exploiting an unpatched IE flaw.
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Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch
March 25, 2006
Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks.
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Microsoft: New IE flaw limited in scope
August 20, 2005
A security bug in Internet Explorer discovered this week mostly affects users of certain developer tools, the software giant says.
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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.
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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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Microsoft mulls early IE patch release
September 25, 2006
Meanwhile, a second unofficial fix is out as attacks on Internet Explorer users are reportedly increasing.
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Microsoft reveals 'critical' flaw
July 24, 2003
The software giant issues another passel of warnings about security holes, including a "critical" flaw that affects most Windows PCs.
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Fix in for Firefox bugs
September 21, 2005
Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way.
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Microsoft rushes out 'critical' fix
September 26, 2006
Update repairs serious security hole cybercrooks have been using to get malicious software on Windows PCs.
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Microsoft investigates potential new IE flaw
August 18, 2005
update Newly discovered, unpatched flaw could put users at risk of cyberattack, but it is still unclear which users may be vulnerable.
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Attack code targets new IE hole
September 15, 2006
Code that exploits a serious, yet-to-be-patched hole in Microsoft's Web browser has been posted on the Net.
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Third time a charm for IE patch?
September 13, 2006
Microsoft issues a third version of a troubled Internet Explorer patch to fix a bug in an earlier update.
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BBC stories used as bait for IE exploit
March 31, 2006
Attackers are sending e-mail messages with news stories to trick people into visiting sites that exploit a recent IE flaw.
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Patches out for IE holes, Sony-related issue
December 13, 2005
Microsoft fixes a clutch of Internet Explorer flaws, including one already being exploited in attacks.
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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.
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IE flaw opens door to infection on sight
August 9, 2005
Microsoft plugs six holes, including an IE bug that could expose a PC user to attack just for looking at a picture.
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Fixes in for critical IE, Windows flaws
June 14, 2005
Three of the 10 bulletins in Microsoft's monthly batch of patches deal with three holes that could let intruders take over a PC.
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Second third-party fix out for Windows bug
October 1, 2006
Group of security professionals produces a patch for a flaw in Windows Shell that is being used in cyberattacks.
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