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Microsoft releases IE workaround
July 6, 2005
Microsoft issues an updated security advisory for IE, enabling users to download a workaround for a security flaw.
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When more bugs can mean tighter security
December 7, 2007
Mozilla Europe president explains why having fewer disclosed vulnerabilities doesn't mean Internet Explorer is safer than the open-source Web browser.
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Critics rap Microsoft safety study of IE, Firefox
December 4, 2007
Redmond executive says IE is the safer bet after comparing vulnerabilities in the two browsers, but some say the study is flawed.
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Week in review: Battening down Microsoft's hatches
December 7, 2007
The rate of piracy on Windows Vista is lower than its predecessor, and Congress moves to ramp up copyright infringement penalties. Also: Peeling Apple.
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Microsoft disables Internet Explorer 7 validation process
October 8, 2007
Software giant says security reasons were behind the move, but it could help in the race against rival browser Firefox.
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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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Microsoft warns of unpatched IE flaw
July 1, 2005
Software giant issues security advisory after a research firm publishes a working exploit of the vulnerability.
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Microsoft to release four critical patches
June 7, 2007
Software giant plans to issues fixes next week for vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
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Microsoft patch jams up IE
December 17, 2005
Security update is causing trouble for some people who have been testing version 7 of the browser.
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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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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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Microsoft hints at general plan for IE 8
May 3, 2007
Internet Explorer 8, due within the next 18 months, will keep focus on security, ease of use and include Web development improvements.
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Security hole found in Mozilla browser
July 9, 2004
A security flaw could theoretically allow attackers to crash computers or launch unauthorized programs.
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New flaws reported in IE 6
November 29, 2003
Newly discovered security flaws in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could let attackers invade a user's PC, but a fix is not yet available.
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Microsoft probes IE 7, Vista bug reports
February 26, 2007
Two recently disclosed vulnerabilities that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Vista could let hackers nab user data.
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Microsoft releases final IE 7 beta
June 29, 2006
Browser's third beta release includes some feature changes in addition to fixes to reliability, compatibility and security. Images: IE 7 features
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Public beta of IE 7 nears
December 8, 2005
Windows XP users may get the chance to try out the Microsoft browser's new features early next year.
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Firefox gains at IE's expense in Europe
July 17, 2007
Loss of market share could have implications for Microsoft's future in Web services, says Mozilla Europe's president.
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Microsoft outlines IE 7 security plans
October 27, 2005
Internet Explorer version 7 will support a more robust protocol for encrypting user data and securing online transactions.
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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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