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

Spyware takes aim at Mozilla browsers

February 9, 2005 As the Firefox browser grows in popularity, some security experts believe it will attract its own type of spyware. TAGS: Mozilla Web browser, Firefox, Graham Cluley, Mozilla Corp., spyware, Web browser, security, anti-spyware, Microsoft Corp.

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, Web browser, phishing, spyware, America Online Inc., adware, security

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

Feds stay strong on spyware case

February 9, 2006 Federal Trade Commission continues its crackdown on spyware and is pushing for laws to aid its fight. TAGS: hearing, RFID, spyware, security, Web browser

Worst spyware queues up

December 21, 2004 CoolWebSearch is most dangerous item on a top 10 list of the worst spyware and adware programs. TAGS: Webroot Software Inc., adware, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

IE7 being developed to resist spyware

June 14, 2005 Next version of Microsoft's browser is being built to derail hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, malicious software, spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, blog, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

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, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., beta, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., portal, Microsoft Internet Explorer, bank, security, spyware, 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, Microsoft Internet Explorer, America Online Inc., Firefox, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Spyware infiltrates blogs

February 23, 2005 Vulnerabilities plague self-publishing Web tools, exposing users to attacks, security experts warn. TAGS: Web surfer, blogger, security expert, blog, JavaScript, ActiveX, Webroot Software Inc., spyware, malicious code, vulnerability, Google Inc., security, adware, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer

This week in security

February 18, 2005 Bill Gates acknowledges IE has become security risk, as he announces browser update will ship separately from next major version of Windows. TAGS: Bill Gates, security software company, RSA Security Inc., Symantec Corp., security, San Francisco, software company, conference, anti-spyware, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows

This week in security

June 17, 2005 Browser-based attacks are on the rise, a trade group says. Also: Zombie attacks are more likely to come from AOL users. TAGS: CompTIA, agency, flaw, attacker, attack, America Online Inc., phishing, Web browser, security, spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

This week in Net attacks

April 29, 2005 Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., attack, security company, researcher, conference, security, Google Inc., spyware, Web browser, virus, e-mail

Week in review: Reading Redmond

February 18, 2005 Just when you think you have Bill Gates' next move figured out, he goes and does the opposite. TAGS: Bill Gates, Week in review, RSA Security Inc., Symantec Corp., San Francisco, anti-spyware, conference, security, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows

Cybercrooks add Windows flaw to arsenal

September 30, 2006 Days after sample attack code for a yet-to-be-patched flaw surfaced, malicious sites are popping up that exploit the hole. TAGS: flaw, Websense Inc., e-mail spam, arsenal, Microsoft Windows Metafile, search engine, fix, attack, security, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., spyware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, PC, e-mail

Microsoft mulls rushing out IE patch

March 25, 2006 Fix for a serious flaw in the Web browser may come early, as reports come in of Web sites using the hole for attacks. TAGS: flaw, McAfee Inc., attack, security company, vulnerability, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, fix, Microsoft Corp., Symantec Corp., Web browser, spyware, PC

Holiday shoppers, beware

December 14, 2005 Attorney Eric J. Sinrod warns of an imminent parade of horribles: identity theft, viruses, phishing, worms and spyware. TAGS: TRUSTe, shopper, online retailer, purchase, identity theft, retailer, phishing, HTTP, spyware, virus, Web browser

Blue Coat to cleanse encrypted traffic

November 9, 2005 New SSL decrypting feature would prevent viruses, spyware and other pests from stealthily entering a network. TAGS: Blue Coat Systems Inc., SSL, network security, traffic, malicious code, security, spyware, virus, Web browser

Symantec files suit to label adware

June 8, 2005 Lawsuit seeks right to detect Hotbar's toolbar programs as adware--a new move in the tug of war between security providers and marketers. TAGS: Sunbelt Software, Symantec Corp., adware, lawsuit, security software company, software company, anti-spyware, toolbar, spyware, California, security, Microsoft Outlook, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: We'll always have Paris

February 25, 2005 Among all the juicy details found in heiress Paris Hilton's cell phone, two items were missing: privacy and security. TAGS: PayMaxx, Paris, voicemail, T-Mobile Sidekick, Week in review, T-Mobile, phone number, hacking, security, JavaScript, spyware, cell phone, blog, password, e-mail, Web browser
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