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Another flaw in IE 6 found
October 27, 2006
Microsoft is investigating a flaw that could be used to crash the Web browser.
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Firefox 1.5
Reviewed on November 29, 2005
While Firefox 1.5 isn't too different from the original release, what's new should attract even more Firefox users--and that's ultimately good for the Internet.
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New bug can crash Internet Explorer
March 20, 2006
Microsoft is looking into public reports of a flaw in IE that could cause a malicious Web site to crash the browser.
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Trojan horse threatens latest Windows XP
December 29, 2004
Phel program attempts to use an HTML file to infect computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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Another denial-of-service bug found in Firefox 2
November 1, 2006
Mozilla downplays the issue, saying only minor problems have been found in the week after the browser's release.
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Microsoft to release fixes for Windows flaws
September 9, 2005
On upcoming "Patch Tuesday," expect to see a security alert for serious flaws in the operating system.
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Keeping pace in the browser business
June 10, 2005
Firefox claims a crown, but watch out for an old flaw. Also: With IE, Microsoft does a tab dance.
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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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Unpatched IE flaws reported
July 21, 2005
Security consultant says a hole in Internet Explorer 6 could allow an intruder to run code on a PC.
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Attack code out for old Firefox bug
December 13, 2005
Publication of exploit code for older flaw underscores the need to keep browser software up to date.
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Mozilla fixes risky Firefox flaw
March 23, 2005
The open-source browser maker rushes out a security patch for a previously unknown flaw and advises all users to update.
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Another zero-day threat hits Windows
September 29, 2006
Sample code that exploits a yet-to-be-fixed Windows flaw is circulating. Microsoft plans to deal with it on the next Patch Tuesday.
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This week in software flaws
April 14, 2006
Microsoft releases "critical" IE update that fixes 10 flaws in Web browser, including a high-profile bug that is being used in cyberattacks.
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Security flaw touches Windows Media Player, IE
October 18, 2005
"Critical" flaw affects Microsoft's media player and browser, including on Windows XP with SP2, a security firm reports.
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Security expert dubs July the 'month of browser bugs'
July 6, 2006
Each day, a prominent security expert will highlight a new vulnerability in a major browser. Happy surfing.
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Fix in for Firefox bugs
September 21, 2005
Security update to open-source browser patches several flaws. A similar revamp for Mozilla is on its way.
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Microsoft reveals 'critical' flaw
July 24, 2003
The software giant issues another passel of warnings about security holes, including a "critical" flaw that affects most Windows PCs.
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Microsoft to slap patch on risky IE hole
April 6, 2006
Next week will see five security updates for Windows and Office, including a fix for a browser flaw being used in cyberattacks.
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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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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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