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'Highly critical' flaw reported for Netscape software
April 27, 2005
Security specialist Secunia says some versions of the browser are vulnerable and that the solution is to "use another product."
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Firefox gets a fresh security update
May 3, 2006
Open-source browser gets tweaked just weeks after Mozilla released a large fix to address several vulnerabilities.
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New bug can crash Internet Explorer
March 20, 2006
Microsoft is looking into public reports of a flaw in IE that could cause a malicious Web site to crash the browser.
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Trojan horse threatens latest Windows XP
December 29, 2004
Phel program attempts to use an HTML file to infect computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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Firefox update patches security holes
September 15, 2006
The update tackles seven flaws in the open-source Web browser, including four rated "critical."
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Netscape fixes browser flaws
July 25, 2005
Updated version of Netscape 8 browser fixes a pair of "critical" security flaws that were previously disclosed and fixed in Firefox.
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Critical flaws squashed in Firefox update
June 2, 2006
Update to popular open-source Web browser addresses a dozen security vulnerabilities, five of which are deemed critical.
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RealNetworks fixes 'highly critical' flaw
April 21, 2005
A security hole in RealPlayer could open the door for hackers to remotely run code on vulnerable computers.
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Hackers claim zero-day flaw in Firefox
October 1, 2006
Mozilla is investigating hacker claims that the Web browser has a serious flaw in the way it handles JavaScript. Photos: Hackers outline possible Firefox crack
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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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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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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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Mozilla fixes risky Firefox flaw
March 23, 2005
The open-source browser maker rushes out a security patch for a previously unknown flaw and advises all users to update.
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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.
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Unpatched Mac flaws may put users at risk
April 21, 2006
Security researcher publishes details of several unpatched, potentially serious flaws in OS X. Apple plans patch.
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Security expert dubs July the 'month of browser bugs'
July 6, 2006
Each day, a prominent security expert will highlight a new vulnerability in a major browser. Happy surfing.
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Microsoft to release fixes for Windows flaws
September 9, 2005
On upcoming "Patch Tuesday," expect to see a security alert for serious flaws in the operating system.
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New Firefox, Mozilla releases to fix bugs
September 15, 2005
Mozilla Foundation plans to release new versions soon to deal with a recently disclosed serious security flaw and other problems.
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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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Unpatched IE flaws reported
July 21, 2005
Security consultant says a hole in Internet Explorer 6 could allow an intruder to run code on a PC.
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