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News (80)

• Hackers launch Bofra banner ad attacks

  Security experts are warning that hackers may have launched a wide-spread attack in Europe using banner ads to redirect users to Web sites that download malicious code.

• Uptick in Windows attacks reported

  Several security experts are warning of increased cyberattacks targeting Windows PCs, but Microsoft says all is calm on the attack front.

• Attack code released for IE hole

  Exploit code for a new flaw in Internet Explorer could put systems at risk of remote attack, security experts warned Monday in the United States.

• Trojans target unpatched IE flaw

  Computer users have been warned that several Trojan horses that can exploit an unpatched flaw in Internet Explorer have been discovered.

• Attackers exploit zero-day Windows flaw

  A zero-day exploit that takes advantage of a vulnerability in the Windows cursor could be spreading rapidly.

Features and Case Studies (13)

• IE7: Are we right back where we started?

  The long-awaited Internet Explorer 7 debuted recently -- and a brand-new flaw promptly debuted a day later. While Redmond argued that the vulnerability actually comes from Outlook Express, it still affects IE7. But Mike Mullins says it doesn't bode well for the browser update, whose security enhancements Microsoft has been touting.

• Microsoft patches holes in IE, Outlook

  The software giant urges customers to apply updates for both applications to fix critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run programs on a victim's PC.

• 'Trojan' e-mails conceal theft tools

  Police are warning Internet users about 'Trojan' e-mails containing links to malicious Web sites that can steal sensitive information such as PINs and password log-ins from vulnerable PCs.

• More IE threats surface

  Two new Microsoft Internet Explorer threats haven't been patched and since one of them is addressed in Windows XP Service Pack 2, users may have to wait until the release of that Service Pack.

• IE privacy flaw still causing leaks

  New privacy-enhancing controls in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6.0 can be rendered useless by a long-known security flaw in Windows Media Player, according to a noted security expert.

Reviews (6)

• Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3

  Microsoft has changed the look and feel of its venerable browser while adding some much-needed security features.

• Microsoft patches holes in IE, Outlook

  The software giant urges customers to apply updates for both applications to fix critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run programs on a victim's PC.

• Just browsing

  With so many browsers on offer we are spoilt for choice. But what should you look for, and what are the security misconceptions?

• Is IE emptying your bank account?

  Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

• Firefox, bah humbug

  So far, the open source browser has been getting a free ride -- nobody is criticising it. That is, until now.

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