News (8)

  • Flaw found in Firefox

    A flaw has been discovered in the popular open-source browser Firefox that potentially could release sensitive information stored in memory, according to a report by security information company Secunia.

  • Opera issues security patch

    Opera Software issued a security patch on Tuesday to protect users against flaws in Macromedia's Flash Player and in some versions of its open-source browser running on Linux or Unix.

  • Browser phishing 'flaw' could hook users

    A function built into all major browsers could be co-opted by attackers to fool Web site visitors into surrendering sensitive information, a security firm warned on Wednesday.

  • Firefox phishing vulnerability discovered

    A vulnerability in Firefox could make users of the open source browser more likely to fall for phishing scams.

  • 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.

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Features and Case Studies (2)

  • Microsoft update ignores spoofing hole

    The software giant has released its January batch of patches but has failed to fix an Internet Explorer 'phishing' vulnerability.

  • Browser wars: Episode II

    Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?

Reviews (1)

  • 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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