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Internet Explorer 8 beta 2
Reviewed on August 27, 2008
Microsoft's release should retain its browser base but doesn't yet have enough to lure loyal Firefox users back to Internet Explorer.
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Firefox 2 (Bon Echo) Beta 1
Reviewed on July 12, 2006
Mozilla releases a Firefox 2 beta intended for the general public. New are antiphishing controls and an automatic session restore feature, plus some enhancements to features seen in the previous alpha builds.
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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.
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Firefox 2 Alpha 1
Reviewed on March 21, 2006
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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.
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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?
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Haute Secure 2.0
Reviewed on March 10, 2008
Haute Secure 2.0 blocks malicious content on the Web and is a worthy alternative to Linkscanner and Finjan SecureBrowsing.
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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.
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Netcraft goes fishing for phishers
December 30, 2004
New plug-in software for browsers aims to help people avoid becoming victims of online fraud.
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Net threats spur action on browser front
December 9, 2004
roundup Penn State says "Not IE," security experts say flaw in browsers could aid phishers, and Mozilla says it's on the move.
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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.
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Netscape readies antiphishing browser
February 1, 2005
The browser promises to recognize sites with spyware or phishing software and to disable suspect technology.
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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.
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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.
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IE attempts a comeback
October 19, 2006
It's been nearly five years since the last major version of Internet Explorer was released. Now IE 7 is here.
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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.
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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
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Browser phishing 'flaw' could hook users
December 9, 2004
Security issue allows an attacker to send victims to legitimate sites and then take control of pop-up windows and grab sensitive information.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Service Pack 2
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Hacker worries raise hackles
January 10, 2005
Virginia school says intruders stole personal data of thousands. Also: Tool could make Google hacking easier. Critical Windows fix on the way
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Pop-up vulnerability found in major browsers
June 22, 2005
Flaw could trick Web surfers into giving away personal information by popping up a malicious dialog box in front of a trusted Web site.
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