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Critics rap Microsoft safety study of IE, Firefox
December 4, 2007
Redmond executive says IE is the safer bet after comparing vulnerabilities in the two browsers, but some say the study is flawed.
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When more bugs can mean tighter security
December 7, 2007
Mozilla Europe president explains why having fewer disclosed vulnerabilities doesn't mean Internet Explorer is safer than the open-source Web browser.
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One IE flaw leads to another
May 2, 2006
Days after one vulnerability is found in Internet Explorer, researchers unearth a new one.
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Microsoft warns of unpatched IE flaw
July 1, 2005
Software giant issues security advisory after a research firm publishes a working exploit of the vulnerability.
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More security hiccups for IE
November 17, 2004
Researchers have found a trio of flaws in Internet Explorer--making almost 20 in total.
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Microsoft releases 'critical' updates for new programs
May 8, 2007
This month's Patch Tuesday focuses on fixes for vulnerabilities in 2007 editions of Internet Explorer, Exchange and Office.
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Symantec: Mozilla browsers more vulnerable than IE
September 19, 2005
But the security specialist also finds that Microsoft's browser is the only one widely exploited by hackers today.
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Microsoft probes IE 7, Vista bug reports
February 26, 2007
Two recently disclosed vulnerabilities that affect Internet Explorer 7 and Windows Vista could let hackers nab user data.
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Viruses exploit Microsoft patch cycle
November 10, 2004
Are MyDoom offshoots an attempt to throw Microsoft off-balance?
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Exploit code makes IE flaw more dangerous
November 4, 2004
Program targets vulnerability, prompting security firm Secunia to issue "extremely critical" rating.
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Another Internet Explorer flaw found
July 7, 2004
This is the third time in a month that Microsoft must play catch-up with researchers finding vulnerabilities in its browser.
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Another denial-of-service bug found in Firefox 2
November 1, 2006
Mozilla downplays the issue, saying only minor problems have been found in the week after the browser's release.
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