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When more bugs can mean tighter security

December 7, 2007 Mozilla Europe president explains why having fewer disclosed vulnerabilities doesn't mean Internet Explorer is safer than the open-source Web browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, secure, vulnerability, bug, motivation, community, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, president, security, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla releases Firefox security update

May 12, 2005 Update follows public disclosure of exploit code for two "extremely critical" vulnerabilities in the open-source browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, vulnerability, open source, Web browser, security, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox passes 50 million download mark

April 29, 2005 Open-source browser has shaken up the market, but now faces its own challenges. TAGS: Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Corp., Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

Security from A to Z: Open source

November 27, 2006 Experts have issued warnings of complacency over security in open-source projects. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: Coverity, open-source project, open source, security, open-source software, project, Firefox, Web browser, Microsoft Corp.

Security update out for Firefox 1.5

February 2, 2006 Release fixes eight security flaws in the open-source Web browser and provides greater stability, support for Mac OS X. TAGS: Firefox 1.5, Firefox, Mozilla Corp., security, Apple Mac OS, open source, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., Web browser

Firefox reaches 25 million downloads

February 18, 2005 Mozilla's browser continues to build a strong following, challenging the dominance of Microsoft's IE. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, computer virus, Microsoft Internet Explorer, download, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., open source, security

Mozilla unleashes Firefox 2

October 27, 2006 Nipping at the heels of Microsoft's IE 7, the open-source browser update puts a premium on security. TAGS: Firefox 2.0, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft: Nothing to gain from Firefox flaws

October 7, 2005 Chinks in the armor of the open-source rival to IE don't benefit anyone, Microsoft security advisor says. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., R&D, flaw, security, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Mozilla takes wraps off Firefox 1.5

November 30, 2005 Open-source browser gets first big makeover since its debut a year ago, promising speedier browsing, swifter updates and better pop-up blocking. TAGS: Firefox 1.5, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Web browser, open source, security, Microsoft Corp., video

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, security, open source, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla releases Firefox 1.0

November 9, 2004 update The release could make a big impact if pre-release trends propel the browser into serious contention with Internet Explorer. Firefox finds support TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, contention, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security bug, Web browser, open source, impact, Time Warner Inc., spyware, security, Microsoft Corp.

This week in Firefox news

November 12, 2004 After 19 months of development, two name changes and more than 8 million downloads of its preview release, the Firefox browser finally turned 1.0. TAGS: Firefox, Mozilla Corp., OEM, Microsoft Internet Explorer, development, Web browser, open source, Microsoft Corp., security

Microsoft says Firefox not a threat to IE

November 11, 2004 Microsoft executives say Internet Explorer undergoes "rigorous code reviews" and is no less secure than any other browser. TAGS: secure, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Firefox, Cisco Systems Inc., managing director, Sydney, Web browser, threat, agent, open source, Microsoft Corp., security

Mozilla looks to Microsoft for security

September 21, 2006 Window Snyder, formerly of Microsoft, now heads up security at Mozilla, the company best known for its open-source Firefox Web browser. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., @stake Inc., Firefox, security, career, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, open source, Microsoft Windows

Exploit heightens risk from old Firefox flaw

July 6, 2005 Code that takes advantage of a security hole in older versions of the open-source Web browser could help an attacker take control of PCs. TAGS: Firefox, older version, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Web browser, open source, Microsoft Corp., PC

Latest Mozilla releases fix 10 security flaws

September 15, 2004 At least three critical vulnerabilities are among those fixed by the most recent versions of Mozilla, Firefox and Thunderbird. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, Firefox, vulnerability, security, open source, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Web browser, Firefox, flaw, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, patch management, Symantec Corp., security, open source, bug, Microsoft Corp., PC

Mozilla: We're more secure than Microsoft

March 22, 2005 Firefox has fewer holes than IE and it will stay that way, says its chief promoter. TAGS: Mitchell Baker, Mozilla Corp., PC Forum, Firefox, ActiveX, Macromedia Inc., open source, Microsoft Internet Explorer, security, Web browser, president, Microsoft Corp.

Mozilla to squash security bugs

July 27, 2004 As surfers turn to the open-source browser as a more secure option, the Mozilla Foundation acknowledges two serious certificate flaws. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., security bug, Web browser, Netscape Communications Corp., security, open source, patch management, flaw, bug, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp.

Firefox drawing fans away from Microsoft IE

September 15, 2004 The open-source browser and stable partner Mozilla have won over a number of defectors over in the past nine months, Web site metrics suggest. TAGS: Mozilla Corp., Firefox, Mozilla Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, open source, Netscape Communications Corp., Microsoft Corp., security
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