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  • Java blamed for Net banking lockout

    The phase-out of Microsoft’s Java virtual machine from Windows XP is being blamed for a user unable to access an Australian Internet banking site.

  • Bank to the future

    Most Australian banks ramped-up their online service offerings in 2001 and are planning further enhancements in 2002. ZDNet Australia evaluates the choices that are currently on offer and takes a glimpse into the future of Internet banking.

  • MS exploit, phishing scam threaten users

    The combination of an exploit of a serious vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) and a phishing e-mail is posing a serious threat to Internet banking users.

  • Users warned over IE clipboard exploit

    If you thought the contents of your Windows clipboard were secure, then think again.

  • New IE bug may be scammers best friend

    A newly discovered bug in Microsoft's Internet Explorer web-browser may help fraudsters trick unsuspecting Internet users into divulging sensitive information and executing malicious code.

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  • Users warned over IE clipboard exploit

    Windows users were warned over the weekend of an exploit in Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser that lets any Web site copy the contents of the Windows clipboard without the user knowing.

  • New Trojan menaces Aust online bank users

    Security weaknesses in Microsoft's server and browser software are taking their toll on Australian Internet banking sites.

  • Microsoft launches new Aust security effort

    Microsoft is gearing up to hold another series of security summits in Australia amid concern over a serious IE flaw and criticism of the time taken to deal with security issues.

Reviews (2)

  • Microsoft may be scoring own goal with IE plans

    Customers and analysts say Microsoft is forcing its most important partners to use competing browsers by its move to integrate IE with Windows.

  • South Koreans warned on Vista compatibility

    South Korean government officials are warning consumers that Internet and e-commerce sites in that country may lack full compatibility with Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, which will become available to consumers next week.

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