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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. TAGS: phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, frame, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., security, CPU, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft enlists new buddies for antiphishing trip

November 17, 2005 Three more companies will provide lists of confirmed phishing Web sites for Microsoft's security tools. TAGS: phishing, phishing Web site, Microsoft Windows Live, MSN, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft MSN offers scam-site detector

August 25, 2005 An "antiphishing" feature is being built into the Internet Explorer 7 browser and will be available as an add-in for Internet Explorer 6. TAGS: phishing, MSN, phishing Web site, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., toolbar, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

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. TAGS: phishing, browser company, blacklist, phishing Web site, identity theft, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Thunderbird, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., MSN Hotmail, Netscape Communications Corp., eBay Inc., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., America Online Inc.

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., Firefox, beta, Mozilla Corp., portal, bank, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp., spyware

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, Microsoft Internet Explorer, engine, Firefox, security, Microsoft Corp.

Netscape launches browser beta

March 3, 2005 Antiphishing browser is designed to resist online fraud, taking aim at IE's growing spate of vulnerabilities. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, RSS, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Spoofing bug found in IE 7

October 25, 2006 Security experts find weakness in browser that could help crooks mask the type of attack it was designed to thwart.Image: IE 7 spoofing bug TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, phishing, address bar, weakness, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, Web browser, bug, Microsoft Corp., security

Another security hole found in IE

April 6, 2006 Flaw could aid phishing scammers seeking to pilfer personal information from unsuspecting Net users. TAGS: phishing, flaw, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: phishing, pop-up, attacker, attack, JavaScript, Web browser, bank, password, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

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, Google Inc., Mozilla Corp., Web browser, protection, attack, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft, eBay join antiphishing initiative

February 14, 2005 The Phish Report Network aims to thwart fraudsters by creating a central database of information about bogus Web sites. TAGS: Visa International, phishing, eBay Inc., phishing Web site, initiative, PayPal, Web browser, database, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Site-blocking worm carries phishing risk

April 11, 2005 Worm alters system files to block some antivirus company Web sites--a ploy that could be used in phishing scams, Trend Micro warns. TAGS: phishing, antivirus company, worm, Trend Micro Inc., phishing Web site, online retailer, Web browser, bank, antivirus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, e-mail

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

IE 7 gives secure Web sites the green light

February 2, 2007 Microsoft has flipped the switch on an IE7 feature that displays Web sites with new security certification in a green address bar.Images: In IE7, green means go TAGS: certificate, VeriSign Inc., CyberTrust, SSL certificate, SSL, Overstock.com Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, address bar, product manager, phishing, RSA Security Inc., conference, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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., engine, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, phishing, agreement, Canada, HP, Mozilla Corp., U.S., America Online Inc., security

This week in Office

May 20, 2005 Microsoft offers a peek at its next Office productivity suite, which is expected to come out by the second half of 2006. TAGS: productivity suite, Microsoft Office, phishing, Netscape Communications Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, 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 TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, malicious software, security, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, America Online Inc., Firefox, PC, 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. TAGS: vulnerability, Mozilla Corp., domain name, phishing, Firefox, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

Week in pictures: E3 mania

May 20, 2005 roundup Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo offer game aficionados a taste of next-gen game consoles at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. Also: Netscape browser takes aim at phishing. TAGS: Electronic Entertainment Expo, Netscape Web Browser, console, Xbox 360, Nintendo Co. Ltd., Netscape Communications Corp., Microsoft Xbox, game console, handheld, phishing, Sony Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Corp.