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

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 Communications Corp., spyware, adware, Time Warner Inc., RSS, phishing, Web browser, America Online Inc., security

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, spyware, Mozilla Corp., Graham Cluley, Web browser, anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Corp.

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, United Parcel Service of America Inc., Mozilla Corp., Web browser, Yahoo! Inc., open source, 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: spyware, hearing, RFID, security, Web browser, PC

Spyware infiltrates blogs

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

Spyware opponents win another battle

October 25, 2004 A court's issuance of a restraining order against an alleged spyware maker is a "strong victory for consumers," an FTC attorney says. TAGS: spyware, victory, attorney, court, anti-spyware, vulnerability, knowledge, Web browser

House approves spyware legislation

October 6, 2004 Bill prohibits "taking control" of a PC, surreptitiously modifying a Web browser's home page, or disabling antivirus software. TAGS: spyware, Rep., antivirus software, Web browser, PC

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 Internet Explorer 7, spyware, malicious software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Longhorn, blog, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows

Firefox aims for 10 percent of Web surfers

October 26, 2004 Increasing rate of downloads means the open-source browser will set the world on fire, according to the Mozilla Foundation. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., Graham Cluley, spyware, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, interest, Netscape Communications Corp., Web browser

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, Web browser, spyware, Time Warner Inc., malicious software, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Firefox, America Online Inc., PC, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla releases Firefox 1.0

November 9, 2004 update The release could make a big impact if pre-release trends propel the browser into serious contention with Internet Explorer. Firefox finds support TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, contention, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security bug, Web browser, open source, impact, Time Warner Inc., spyware, security, Microsoft Corp.

The spyware that loved me

April 8, 2004 CNET News.com sleuth John Borland wanted to see what would happen to his PC if he loaded rogue spyware apps onto it. That's when all hell broke loose. TAGS: spyware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, adware, virus, information technology, link, Web browser, hard drive

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, Symantec Corp., spyware, RSA Security Inc., anti-spyware, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., San Francisco, conference, Web browser, software company, Microsoft Windows

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., spyware, adware, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, 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, Firefox, Web browser, Time Warner Inc., Mozilla Corp., beta, Microsoft Internet Explorer, bank, portal, spyware, security, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Reversal: Next IE divorced from new Windows

February 15, 2005 update Version 7.0 of the browser will launch ahead of the next update to Windows, as Microsoft shifts plans. Is Microsoft reacting to Firefox's popularity? TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, reversal, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Bill Gates, RSA Security Inc., Microsoft Windows Update, Web browser, service pack, Mozilla Corp., security, Microsoft Corp., spyware, San Francisco, conference

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, Symantec Corp., Week in review, RSA Security Inc., anti-spyware, spyware, conference, security, San Francisco, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Web browser

Mozilla backtracks in eBay privacy flap

November 23, 2004 Open-source group updates German-language version of Firefox amid questions over how search tool handled private data. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., eBay Inc., Firefox, paid search, controversy, foundation, message board, search engine company, search tool, spyware, Time Warner Inc., Web browser, open source

Digital attacks on Winamp use 'skins' for camouflage

August 25, 2004 Users of the music player should watch out for hacked themes; a flaw allows would-be intruders to take control of PCs. TAGS: Winamp, IRC, intruder, spyware, flaw, skin, vulnerability, America Online Inc., music player, Time Warner Inc., attack, researcher, IM, security, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser
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