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Opera adds security layer

December 19, 2006 New features designed to alert users if the site they are visiting is legitimate or a phishing site. TAGS: Opera Software, phishing, phishing Web site, security, Web browser

Microsoft speeds up phishing shield for IE 7

December 16, 2006 In some cases the antiphishing feature that protects against fraudulent Web sites in Internet Explorer 7 bogged down Windows PCs. TAGS: phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, frame, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., security, CPU, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Netscape launches browser beta

March 3, 2005 Antiphishing browser is designed to resist online fraud, taking aim at IE's growing spate of vulnerabilities. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, RSS, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Netscape readies antiphishing browser

February 1, 2005 The browser promises to recognize sites with spyware or phishing software and to disable suspect technology. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, Firefox, beta, portal, Mozilla Corp., bank, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, spyware, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft enlists security partner in IE update

July 29, 2005 New version of Internet Explorer, released for testing this week, taps WholeSecurity for antiphishing feature. TAGS: phishing, browser company, blacklist, phishing Web site, identity theft, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, MSN Hotmail, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, eBay Inc., Netscape Communications Corp., security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., America Online Inc.

Netscape 8.1 takes aim at spyware

January 25, 2006 The latest browser from the AOL division is designed to bolster security with automatic scanning for spyware and adware. TAGS: Netscape 8.1, Netscape Communications Corp., Time Warner Inc., RSS, phishing, Web browser, spyware, adware, America Online Inc., security

Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw?

January 7, 2005 TalkBack: Fans and critics of the open-source browser give their two cents on reports of a phishing flaw. TAGS: flaw, Firefox, phishing, reader, London, Web browser, vulnerability, Microsoft Internet Explorer, electronics, security, open source, Microsoft Corp., e-mail, PC

Another security hole found in IE

April 6, 2006 Flaw could aid phishing scammers seeking to pilfer personal information from unsuspecting Net users. TAGS: phishing, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, vulnerability, attack, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

Netscape ready to launch antiphishing browser

May 18, 2005 New Netscape 8 promises to alert Web surfers when they visit a site that's known to be malicious. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, engine, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, 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: Mozilla Corp., vulnerability, domain name, phishing, Firefox, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, malicious software, security, spyware, America Online Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox to get phishing shield

March 8, 2006 Upcoming version of the open-source browser will offer protection against phishing scams, using technology that might come from Google. TAGS: phishing, online scam, Firefox 2.0, Firefox, security tool, Mozilla Corp., Google Inc., Web browser, protection, attack, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox flaw raises phishing fears

January 7, 2005 Malicious hackers could exploit the bug to spoof a legitimate URL, security experts warn. Firefox: When is a flaw not a flaw? TAGS: phishing, flaw, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., hacker, vulnerability, bug, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, antivirus, security

Curtain rises on Opera 9

June 20, 2006 Newest version of browser offers specialized Web-based widget programs, BitTorrent support and pop-up ad blocking. Video: A tune-up for Opera Images: BitTorrent and more TAGS: Opera browser, Opera Software, BitTorrent, Web browser, phishing, security, video

Spoofing bug found in IE 7

October 25, 2006 Security experts find weakness in browser that could help crooks mask the type of attack it was designed to thwart.Image: IE 7 spoofing bug TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, phishing, address bar, weakness, Microsoft Internet Explorer, attack, bug, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security

HP to ship Netscape browser on new PCs

October 3, 2005 HP and Compaq consumer PCs and notebooks in the U.S. and Canada will come with the browser starting next year. TAGS: Netscape Web Browser, Netscape Communications Corp., consumer PC, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, engine, phishing, HP, agreement, Canada, America Online Inc., Mozilla Corp., U.S., security

This week in phishing

May 27, 2005 Spammers and phishers are learning more about potential victims to better hone their attacks. TAGS: Bank of America Corp., phishing, e-mail address, toolbar, security, e-mail, message, Web browser

Phishing flaw a danger to alternative browsers

February 7, 2005 A security weakness in a domain-name standard allows attackers to spoof Web sites on non-Microsoft browsers. TAGS: phishing, domain name, flaw, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., attacker, language, Opera Software, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Browsers to get sturdier padlocks

December 12, 2005 Web industry group aims to lock out phishers with a stronger program to vouch for legitimate e-commerce sites. Screenshots: Padlocking IE 7 TAGS: certificate, padlock, phishing, SSL, standards, Computer Associates International Inc., Web browser, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

This week in Office

May 20, 2005 Microsoft offers a peek at its next Office productivity suite, which is expected to come out by the second half of 2006. TAGS: productivity suite, Microsoft Office, Netscape Communications Corp., phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.