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  • IE fix mends flawed open-source patch

    A Web site that published a third-party patch to fix a security hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer has had to reissue the patch, after the original was found to be flawed.

  • Microsoft exec kicks off new browser security war

    Internet Explorer is more secure than Firefox, according to a senior Microsoft executive, who compared how many vulnerabilities were found in the two browsers -- but critics say his study is flawed.

  • Microsoft: We gain nothing from Firefox flaws

    Microsoft claims it has not gained anything from the recent spate of security flaws that have been discovered in Firefox, even though the open source browser is an arch rival to the software giant's Internet Explorer.

  • Security firm warns of new IE flaw

    A security services company warned of a new vulnerability in Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser that could allow Web surfers to be tricked into downloading malicious files.

  • Exploit heightens risk from old Firefox flaw

    Computer code that could be used to attack systems with older versions of Firefox has been released on the Internet, security experts have warned.

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  • Dear Internet Explorer: I'm leaving

    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.

  • Renewed browser wars: IE v Firefox

    It's been a while since Internet Explorer faced a worthy opponent, but Mozilla Firefox seems to be one that could make a serious dent in Microsoft's browser dominance.

  • 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?

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