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Mac desktops are 'smarter money,' says CIO
July 10, 2007
U.K. company examining alternatives to Microsoft because of what it sees as software giant's "aggressive" licensing policies.
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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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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 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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Microsoft, Mozilla look into browser flaws
February 16, 2007
Recently disclosed security holes that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox could let attackers grab data via malicious Web sites.
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New flaws reported in IE 6
November 29, 2003
Newly discovered security flaws in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could let attackers invade a user's PC, but a fix is not yet available.
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Microsoft investigates another IE flaw report
August 30, 2005
Software giant probes report of a new browser flaw that, according to its discoverer, could let attackers run malicious code on PCs.
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Another Internet Explorer flaw found
July 7, 2004
This is the third time in a month that Microsoft must play catch-up with researchers finding vulnerabilities in its browser.
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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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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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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.
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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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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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Patches out for IE holes, Sony-related issue
December 13, 2005
Microsoft fixes a clutch of Internet Explorer flaws, including one already being exploited in attacks.
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Microsoft rushes out critical IE fix
December 1, 2004
Departing from schedule, the company patches a month-old security hole in the browser software that had spawned attacks.
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Firefox browser to hit 1.0 milestone
September 13, 2004
Set for release today, the latest version of the open-source rival to IE promises to work with KDE.
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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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Circuit City warns of online forum attack
June 1, 2006
Hackers modify a home theater message board in an attempt to install malicious code on PCs of unknowing visitors.
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