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Opera releases security update

October 19, 2006 Open-source browser maker addresses vulnerabilities that could lead to a buffer overflow. TAGS: Opera Software, security update, buffer-overflow, open source, security, Web browser

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. TAGS: security update, flaw, Mozilla Corp., attacker, Firefox, vulnerability, security, Web browser, open source

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. TAGS: Coverity, open-source project, open source, open-source software, security, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Firefox, open source, Web browser, security, Microsoft Windows

Firefox update patches security holes

September 15, 2006 The update tackles seven flaws in the open-source Web browser, including four rated "critical." TAGS: flaw, patch management, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., open source, Web browser, security, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Firefox, flaw, Mozilla Corp., security, open source, Web browser

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. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., open source, Yahoo! Inc., Web browser, spyware, security

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 TAGS: Firefox, volunteer, Mozilla Corp., foundation, security, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox passes 50 million download mark

April 29, 2005 Open-source browser has shaken up the market, but now faces its own challenges. TAGS: Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Firefox 2.0, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., open source, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Firefox 1.5, release notes, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., security, open source, Apple Mac OS, Web browser, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, Firefox, open source, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox 1.5, flaw, Firefox, bug, buffer-overflow, beta, Web browser, vulnerability, security, fix, researcher, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer

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. TAGS: Firefox 1.5, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, open source, security, video, 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.

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., flaw, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, open source, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., security bug, Firefox 1.5, Firefox, flaw, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, Web browser, open source, Apple Computer, security, Intel, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Firefox update plugs 'critical' holes

July 27, 2006 A dozen vulnerabilities are addressed in latest update to the popular open-source Web browser. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., flaw, Web browser, security, open source

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. TAGS: Minimo, XUL, Mozilla Corp., milestone, foundation, Firefox, Microsoft Windows CE, project, Mozilla Thunderbird, Web browser, handheld, Pioneer Electronics, download, open source, Apple Computer, security

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. TAGS: Firefox, older version, Mozilla Corp., open source, security, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., PC
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