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  • Zero-day exploit endangers all IE versions

    An unpatched security hole in Internet Explorer that is being exploited affects all versions of the browser, making it more serious than originally believed when it was first publicised, Microsoft says.

  • IE also affected by US$10,000 QuickTime bug

    The security flaw used to breach a MacBook in a hack-a-Mac competition last week also affects Internet Explorer on Windows PCs

  • Attack code targets new IE hole

    Computer code that could be used to hijack Windows PCs via a yet-to-be-patched Internet Explorer flaw has been posted on the Net, experts have warned.

  • IE patch carries security bug

    There's more trouble with Microsoft's latest Internet Explorer patch: It introduces a serious new security flaw on some Windows systems.

  • Microsoft patch can cause IE trouble

    Microsoft's August 8 security update for Internet Explorer is causing browser trouble for some systems.

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  • 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.

  • New flaws reported in IE 6

    Newly discovered security flaws in Microsoft's Internet Explorer could let attackers invade a user's PC, but a fix is not yet available.

  • How server names can compromise IE

    An IE flaw that was supposed to have been fixed in previous Windows service packs could still lead to a security breach.

  • Cybercriminals: Always one step ahead

    A new security problem that exploits Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has shaken the online banking community. Perhaps it's time to explore other options?

  • Take back control after IE is hijacked

    When faced with an Internet Explorer "hijacking", what should users do? This article examines the steps required to remove malicious code and regain control of your IE browser.

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  • New threat exposes Internet Explorer, again

    Microsoft Internet Explorer contains two newly discovered flaws. Here are the details on patching the holes and a look at how Microsoft seems to be dancing around the problem.

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