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Web attackers get better at hiding

April 18, 2007 In cat-and-mouse game with security pros, cybercrooks are hiding malicious code in Flash animations and encoding it, expert says. TAGS: Jose Nazario, JavaScript, Flash animation, malicious code, signature, attack, trojan horse, Web browser, security, PC

Exposing software flaws--no easy job

June 7, 2007 Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability. TAGS: Christopher Soghoian, Firefox, vendor, vulnerability, researcher, phishing, router, Mozilla Corp., extension, Web browser, printing, attack, server, security

Concern grows over browser security

April 12, 2004 Computer viruses and worms still top the list of corporate security threats, but browser-based attacks could be the next big issue. TAGS: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., CompTIA, security threat, worm attack, corporate security, NetScreen Technologies, computer virus, IT security, firewall, Web browser, attack, survey, threat, virus, security, information technology

Microsoft probes report of IE flaw

September 28, 2005 "Moderately critical" flaw could let an outsider manipulate data on a PC or aid in spoof-based attacks, security experts say. TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, researcher, security, attack, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC, Microsoft Windows

Browser-based attacks increase as viruses dip

June 15, 2005 Viruses and worms hit IT operations a bit less often, but browser-based attacks are an increasing headache, new survey finds. TAGS: CompTIA, pharming, IT security, virus, phishing, attack, victim, organization, information technology, threat, Web browser, survey, security

Mac hacked through QuickTime flaw

April 24, 2007 Hack-a-Mac contest winner exploited a zero-day bug in QuickTime that could also expose Windows users. TAGS: Apple QuickTime, TippingPoint Technologies, Apple MacBook, vulnerability, Apple Computer, flaw, Firefox, Apple Macintosh, security, attack, Java, conference, Microsoft Windows, Web browser

MacBook hacked in contest at security event

April 20, 2007 Zero-day vulnerability in Safari Web browser used to commandeer a MacBook in hack-a-Mac contest at CanSecWest conference. TAGS: TippingPoint Technologies, Apple MacBook, Apple Safari, contest, vulnerability, Apple Computer, organizer, conference, security, attack, Apple Macintosh, Web browser

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, attack, flaw, attacker, America Online Inc., phishing, Web browser, security, spyware, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Attack code published for Firefox flaw

September 23, 2005 Computer code that could be used to attack Firefox, Mozilla Suite and Netscape users has been released on the Internet. TAGS: Netscape Communications Corp., Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Time Warner Inc., flaw, attack, code, America Online Inc., Web browser, security

Microsoft releases final IE 7 beta

June 29, 2006 Browser's third beta release includes some feature changes in addition to fixes to reliability, compatibility and security. Images: IE 7 features TAGS: Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, beta, security, bug, flaw, Microsoft Corp., attack

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, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, vulnerability, Web page, Web browser, security, attack, Microsoft Corp.

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., security company, attack, researcher, security, spyware, Google Inc., virus, conference, Web browser, e-mail

School's out to shun IE

December 9, 2004 Penn State urges students to use alternative browsers to reduce risk of attacks through flaws in the Microsoft software. TAGS: Bofra worm, malicious code, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera Software, Firefox, attacker, student, university, Web browser, security, attack, Apple Computer, virus, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC

Microsoft patches three critical browser flaws

July 30, 2004 The software giant hopes that the trifecta of fixes will lasso the Download.Ject Trojan horse. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, malicious code, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch, vulnerability, Web browser, Symantec Corp., flaw, patch management, security, Microsoft Corp., attack

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, address bar, phishing, Microsoft Internet Explorer, weakness, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., attack, security, bug

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: McAfee Inc., flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, fix, vulnerability, Symantec Corp., security, attack, spyware, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC

Miscreants encrypt files, hold them for ransom

May 24, 2005 In a new type of attack, user files are encrypted remotely and attackers demand money for key to decode them. TAGS: Websense Inc., Symantec Corp., attacker, attack, victim, malicious program, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

IE flaw may boost rival browsers

June 28, 2004 Security researchers suggest that using Microsoft alternatives is one way to surf the Web worry-free. TAGS: monoculture, Opera Software, Mozilla Corp., security expert, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, flaw, SSL, security, chief technology officer, researcher, attack, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., password, server

Windows weakness can lead to network traffic hijacks

March 25, 2007 Problem in the way Windows PCs obtain network settings could let attackers hijack traffic, researchers warn. TAGS: attacker, WINS, DNS, Windows PC, traffic, article, researcher, R&D, domain name, attack, Microsoft Internet Explorer, server, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, PC
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