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Opera releases security update
October 19, 2006
Open-source browser maker addresses vulnerabilities that could lead to a buffer overflow.
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Firefox gets a fresh security update
May 3, 2006
Open-source browser gets tweaked just weeks after Mozilla released a large fix to address several vulnerabilities.
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Security from A to Z: Open source
November 27, 2006
Experts have issued warnings of complacency over security in open-source projects. Part of a series on hot security topics.
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A chill in the air for Firefox?
February 28, 2005
Growth rate slips for use of open-source browser. Also: Putting a plug in security holes.
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Firefox update patches security holes
September 15, 2006
The update tackles seven flaws in the open-source Web browser, including four rated "critical."
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Critical flaws squashed in Firefox update
June 2, 2006
Update to popular open-source Web browser addresses a dozen security vulnerabilities, five of which are deemed critical.
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Ups and downs for Firefox
February 10, 2005
Web giant Yahoo gives a stamp of approval to the up-and-coming open-source browser. But growing popularity means growing threats.
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Yahoo! Inc.
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Firefox fans put new spin on browser protection
April 19, 2005
Does safe sex sell? Amid reports of security holes, Firefox partisans acknowledge their core sales pitch is under threat. Photo: A pitch for Firefox security
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Firefox passes 50 million download mark
April 29, 2005
Open-source browser has shaken up the market, but now faces its own challenges.
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Mozilla unleashes Firefox 2
October 27, 2006
Nipping at the heels of Microsoft's IE 7, the open-source browser update puts a premium on security.
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Security update out for Firefox 1.5
February 2, 2006
Release fixes eight security flaws in the open-source Web browser and provides greater stability, support for Mac OS X.
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Mozilla releases Firefox security update
May 12, 2005
Update follows public disclosure of exploit code for two "extremely critical" vulnerabilities in the open-source browser.
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New Firefox, Mozilla releases to fix bugs
September 15, 2005
Mozilla Foundation plans to release new versions soon to deal with a recently disclosed serious security flaw and other problems.
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Mozilla takes wraps off Firefox 1.5
November 30, 2005
Open-source browser gets first big makeover since its debut a year ago, promising speedier browsing, swifter updates and better pop-up blocking.
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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.
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Mozilla fixes risky Firefox flaw
March 23, 2005
The open-source browser maker rushes out a security patch for a previously unknown flaw and advises all users to update.
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Firefox update kills security bugs, adds Mac support
April 14, 2006
Latest version of popular open-source Web browser includes fixes, adds expected support for Macs with Intel chips.
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Intel
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Firefox update plugs 'critical' holes
July 27, 2006
A dozen vulnerabilities are addressed in latest update to the popular open-source Web browser.
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Firefox downloaded 75 million times
July 27, 2005
The open-source Mozilla Foundation project expands staff and tricks out its mobile browser amid download milestones.
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Exploit heightens risk from old Firefox flaw
July 6, 2005
Code that takes advantage of a security hole in older versions of the open-source Web browser could help an attacker take control of PCs.
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