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  • One IE flaw leads to another

    As researchers pored over a vulnerability found within Microsoft's Internet Explorer less than a week ago, they discovered a totally new IE flaw.

  • 'Critical' megapatch sews up 10 holes in IE

    Microsoft on Tuesday released a "critical" Internet Explorer update that fixes 10 vulnerabilities in the Web browser, including a high-profile bug that is already being used in cyberattacks.

  • Second unofficial fix plugs IE hole

    Another company has released a third-party patch for a serious flaw in Internet Explorer, as experts warn users to be cautious with non-Microsoft fixes.

  • IE holes open up Web booby traps

    An Israeli company says nine security flaws in Internet Explorer could be used to set up a Web page that would run malicious programs on visitors' computers.

  • IE privacy flaw still causing leaks

    New privacy-enhancing controls in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6.0 can be rendered useless by a long-known security flaw in Windows Media Player, according to a noted security expert.

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  • IE privacy flaw still causing leaks

    New privacy-enhancing controls in Microsoft's Internet Explorer 6.0 can be rendered useless by a long-known security flaw in Windows Media Player, according to a noted security expert.

  • Microsoft patches holes in IE, Outlook

    The software giant urges customers to apply updates for both applications to fix critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run programs on a victim's PC.

  • Piggyback developers in a bind over IE

    Microsoft's minimal attention to its Internet Explorer browser used to be a boon for some developers. But now it's starting to hurt.

  • Unearthing the origins of Firefox

    Lead engineer Ben Goodger explains the behind-the-scenes decisions leading to the browser that's making Microsoft nervous.

  • GreyMagic discloses nine new IE flaws

    GreyMagic is at it again. Following its discovery of the D-Day flaw in Internet Explorer last month, the security company has delved further into IE and come up with nine new flaws that could expose important data to hackers.

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Reviews (4)

  • Microsoft plays browser games

    News analysis: Following its recent settlement with AOL, Microsoft has let slip that it will stop making Internet Explorer as a standalone product. But what does this mean for users?

  • Microsoft patches holes in IE, Outlook

    The software giant urges customers to apply updates for both applications to fix critical vulnerabilities that could let attackers run programs on a victim's PC.

  • Why I dumped IE

    One of CNET's top editors explains why he's switched to Firefox.

  • 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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