Microsoft on Tuesday issued five "critical" security patches designed to address vulnerabilities in Windows, Microsoft Office, and Internet Explorer.
Unpatched PCs running Internet Explorer could fall victim to adware when visiting social networking site Facebook.
Mozilla has patched a flaw in its popular browser Firefox that could have allowed users' computers to be taken over by visiting Web sites infected with malware -- a popular form of attack in recent times
Microsoft announced plans on Thursday to issue four "critical" security bulletins next week that address vulnerabilities in its Windows Mail, Internet Explorer and Windows XP.
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Microsoft is going to let everyone -- even people with an illegal pirate copy of Windows XP -- download IE7 because the software giant really cares about the safety and security of all Internet users. (But don't mention Firefox ...)
Microsoft's delayed reaction in fixing the latest Internet Explorer flaws has resulted in users taking a page out of the open-source movement's book by releasing their own patches.
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.
Microsoft has released two important new security bulletins: one that deals with Internet Explorer and another that deals with Microsoft Data Access Components (MDAC).
The new version of Internet Explorer will include tabbed browsing but will this be enough to entice Firefox users to convert?
Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?
The new version of Internet Explorer will include tabbed browsing but will this be enough to entice Firefox users to convert?
Is Internet Explorer 7 just another security patch disguised as a "new" offering? Should it rightfully be called IE 6.1 for Windows XP Service Pack 2, asks Fran Foo.
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.
You cheat, you lie and you're unwilling to change. Well, I've finally had enough and there's nothing you can say that will make me change my mind.
Internet Explorer is easy to use -- it's in every Windows installation. But there are reasons why you may want to look at browser alternatives.
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