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Explorer 3.0 bug strikes already
August 17, 1996
Explorer users discover a bug that prevents them from logging on automatically to certain Web sites.
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IE security patch nixes some apps
February 4, 2004
Some Web developers are complaining that a Microsoft patch meant to foil Internet scams is disabling some applications that didn't put a premium on security.
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Microsoft to issue security patch for IE
January 29, 2004
The company says it will release a software update to Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer designed to protect Web surfers from being lured to Web sites with malicious code.
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IE pop-up spoof won't get patch
June 23, 2005
Overlaying windows in a browser is standard functionality, not a vulnerability, Microsoft says--so there are no plans for an update.
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Firefox, IE vulnerable to fake login pages?
November 22, 2006
Flaw could enable attackers to compromise usernames and passwords, security researcher warns, citing exploit on MySpace.
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AOL releases Netscape update
August 17, 2004
But the low-impact tweaks in version 7.2 of the software underline the moribund state of America Online's browser division.
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Security holes for the holidays
November 22, 2006
There's no time off from Internet threats, as flaws in Firefox, IE and Mac OS X open the door to attack.
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Ending Microsoft's identity crisis
February 16, 2006
Identity expert Kim Cameron explains more about the InfoCards touted as the death knell for usernames and password.
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Pop-up program reads keystrokes, steals passwords
June 29, 2004
Trojan horse has watch list of banking sites. Victims visit sites, type in passwords, hand info to hackers.
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IE flaw may boost rival browsers
June 28, 2004
Security researchers suggest that using Microsoft alternatives is one way to surf the Web worry-free.
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Fighting fraud by baiting phishers
March 31, 2006
RSA Security's newly acquired Cyota overwhelms phishing sites with fake usernames, passwords and credit card info.
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Week in review: The wild, wild Web
July 2, 2004
Just when you thought it was safe to wade back in, new threats mingled with old flaws to make surfing no day at the beach.
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