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Is Microsoft reacting to Firefox's popularity?
February 15, 2005
Reversing a longstanding Microsoft policy, the company will ship an update to its Internet Explorer browser separately from the next version of Windows. The move acknowledges that the browser has b...
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Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers
February 9, 2005
As the Firefox browser grows in popularity, some security experts believe it will attract its own type of spyware.
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IE7 being developed to resist spyware
June 14, 2005
Next version of Microsoft's browser is being built to derail hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software.
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Netscape readies antiphishing browser
February 1, 2005
The browser promises to recognize sites with spyware or phishing software and to disable suspect technology.
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This week in security
February 18, 2005
Bill Gates acknowledges IE has become security risk, as he announces browser update will ship separately from next major version of Windows.
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Week in review: Reading Redmond
February 18, 2005
Just when you think you have Bill Gates' next move figured out, he goes and does the opposite.
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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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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
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Cybercrooks add Windows flaw to arsenal
September 30, 2006
Days after sample attack code for a yet-to-be-patched flaw surfaced, malicious sites are popping up that exploit the hole.
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This week in security
June 17, 2005
Browser-based attacks are on the rise, a trade group says. Also: Zombie attacks are more likely to come from AOL users.
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Symantec files suit to label adware
June 8, 2005
Lawsuit seeks right to detect Hotbar's toolbar programs as adware--a new move in the tug of war between security providers and marketers.
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