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Critics rap Microsoft safety study of IE, Firefox
December 4, 2007
Redmond executive says IE is the safer bet after comparing vulnerabilities in the two browsers, but some say the study is flawed.
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Apple releases security update to Mac OS X
December 3, 2004
The company patches 17 flaws in various components of the Mac operating system.
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Security hole found in Mozilla browser
July 9, 2004
A security flaw could theoretically allow attackers to crash computers or launch unauthorized programs.
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Mozilla mulls Windows cursor flaw fix of its own
April 4, 2007
Open-source Firefox browser is vulnerable to attack using the Windows flaw.
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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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Unpatched Mac flaws may put users at risk
April 21, 2006
Security researcher publishes details of several unpatched, potentially serious flaws in OS X. Apple plans patch.
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Apple fixes 15 flaws in Mac OS X
September 8, 2004
The Mac maker patches a bushel of security issues in its flagship operating system, some of which are considered "critical."
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Apple patches 'critical' OS X flaw
June 7, 2004
Company executives call the vulnerability its first critical security issue since Mac OS X was released three years ago.
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Attack code targets zero-day Mac OS X flaw
November 21, 2006
The unpatched security hole could be used by a remote attacker to compromise a vulnerable Mac, advisories say.
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Second third-party fix out for Windows bug
October 1, 2006
Group of security professionals produces a patch for a flaw in Windows Shell that is being used in cyberattacks.
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Image flaw pierces PC security
August 5, 2004
Six vulnerabilities in a common code that handles an open-source image format could open the doors to intruders.
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Apple patches serious Mac OS flaws
March 2, 2006
Security update fixes 20 vulnerabilities, including a high-profile flaw in the Safari Web browser and Mail client.
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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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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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Java flaw could lead to Windows, Linux attacks
November 23, 2004
Threat affects various operating systems and major browsers such as IE and Firefox, leading experts to rate it "critical."
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Apple releases OS X security patches
November 30, 2005
"Highly critical" security updates address more than a dozen vulnerabilities in the Mac OS X operating system.
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Mac OS flaw exposes Apple users
February 21, 2006
Apple is working to patch operating-system vulnerability that could be exploited to install rootkits, backdoors.
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Week in review: Doing the security dance
December 2, 2005
Patches and exploits to software flaws led to a week of hackers and security managers playing a game of cat and mouse.
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Week in review
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Apple patches Mac OS X flaws
March 22, 2005
Mac maker fixes 10 vulnerabilities and offers a solution to a pernicious browser-based phishing threat.
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IE flaw opens door to infection on sight
August 9, 2005
Microsoft plugs six holes, including an IE bug that could expose a PC user to attack just for looking at a picture.
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