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Hackers claim zero-day flaw in Firefox
October 1, 2006
Mozilla is investigating hacker claims that the Web browser has a serious flaw in the way it handles JavaScript. Photos: Hackers outline possible Firefox crack
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Firefox gets a fresh security update
May 3, 2006
Open-source browser gets tweaked just weeks after Mozilla released a large fix to address several vulnerabilities.
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Two flaws found in Firefox
February 7, 2007
Pop-up blocker and phishing protection feature are vulnerable to attacks, according to SecuriTeam reports.
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Firefox update patches security holes
September 15, 2006
The update tackles seven flaws in the open-source Web browser, including four rated "critical."
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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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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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Firefox update plugs 'critical' holes
July 27, 2006
A dozen vulnerabilities are addressed in latest update to the popular open-source Web browser.
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Firefox update kills security bugs, adds Mac support
April 14, 2006
Latest version of popular open-source Web browser includes fixes, adds expected support for Macs with Intel chips.
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Exploit turns up heat for Firefox flaw
February 8, 2006
Mozilla has patched the hole in the Web browser, but the public release of attack code means it's urgent that people apply the fix.
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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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Hacker backpedals on Firefox zero-day claim
October 3, 2006
Researcher who claimed to have found a serious bug now says he was never able to use it to hijack computers.
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Mozilla fixes 'critical' flaws
November 9, 2006
Security vulnerabilities affect 1.5 versions of Firefox and Thunderbird as well as version 1 of the SeaMonkey application suite.
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Browser bugs hit IE
June 29, 2006
Security experts warn of two flaws in IE. One issue was initially thought to affect Firefox, but further research shows not.
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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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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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Firefox, IE vulnerable to fake login pages?
November 22, 2006
Flaw could enable attackers to compromise usernames and passwords, security researcher warns, citing exploit on MySpace.
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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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Mac hacked through QuickTime flaw
April 24, 2007
Hack-a-Mac contest winner exploited a zero-day bug in QuickTime that could also expose Windows users.
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Week in review: Battening down Microsoft's hatches
December 7, 2007
The rate of piracy on Windows Vista is lower than its predecessor, and Congress moves to ramp up copyright infringement penalties. Also: Peeling Apple.
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