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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.
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Exposing software flaws--no easy job
June 7, 2007
Security researcher Christopher Soghoian reflects on the hard work that comes after finding a vulnerability.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Another security hole found in IE
April 6, 2006
Flaw could aid phishing scammers seeking to pilfer personal information from unsuspecting Net users.
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This week in Net attacks
April 29, 2005
Security researchers have discovered an attack aimed at would-be visitors to Google.com.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Major browsers bitten by security bugs
October 20, 2004
What do Internet Explorer, Mozilla's browsers, and Opera all have in common? Bugs.
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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.
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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.
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