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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. TAGS: workaround, Microsoft Internet Explorer, service pack, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, secure, motivation, bug, vulnerability, community, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, security, president, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Jeff Jones, severity, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, exploit, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, critic, study, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system

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. TAGS: Jeff Jones, Mozilla Corp., Week in review, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, study, reader, flaw, rate, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, security, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: vulnerability, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, service pack, research company, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., security

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Windows registry, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, beta, Web browser, patch, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, researcher, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC, Microsoft Windows

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... TAGS: Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, spyware, virus, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Web development, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, ease of use, programming, standards, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, security

Security hole found in Mozilla browser

July 9, 2004 A security flaw could theoretically allow attackers to crash computers or launch unauthorized programs. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Web browser, security flaw, attacker, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, security, Web browser, Firefox, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, developer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, XSS, flaw, attacker, Microsoft Internet Explorer, fix, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, attacker, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows Vista, vulnerability, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

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 TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, beta, bug, flaw, Microsoft Corp., attack

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Intranet, Microsoft Internet Explorer, zone, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., security, blog, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Slovenia, Firefox, Poland, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, market share, Mozilla Corp., Europe, Web service, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., president, monitor, security, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, protocol, SSL, HTTP, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser

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. TAGS: SecurityFocus, security consultant, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser
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