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Malware posing as Firefox plugin steals login information

Malware posing as Firefox plugin steals login information

Victims infected with new malware may have their financial login credentials sent to a web address in Russia.
Chuck Miller Dec 8 2008 10:29AM Security
Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in

Malware writers spoof Firefox plug-in

A virulent new attack on Mozilla's Firefox browser is setting off alarms in the security world.
Shaun Nichols Dec 6 2008 8:21AM Security
New security updates for Firefox 2 and 3

New security updates for Firefox 2 and 3

Mozilla has released updates to its Firefox 2 and 3 browsers to offset a number of security holes.
Dan Kaplan Nov 14 2008 9:23AM Security
Mandriva Linux 2009 'optimised' for mini laptops

Mandriva Linux 2009 'optimised' for mini laptops

Linux publisher Mandriva has released its latest distribution, offering a faster boot time and up-to-date versions of tools such as KDE, Gnome, OpenOffice and Firefox, plus an installer that optimises the platform for mini-laptops.
Daniel Robinson Oct 10 2008 7:21AM Software
Firefox fixes holes with new release

Firefox fixes holes with new release

Mozilla's Firefox 3.0.2, released late Tuesday, corrects 12 vulnerabilities, seven that are deemed "critical."
Dan Kaplan Sep 25 2008 10:01AM Security
Firefox adds privacy mode

Firefox adds privacy mode

Mozilla, joining Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Google's nascent Chrome, plans to add a private browsing mode when it releases Firefox 3.1.
Sue Sep 15 2008 11:52AM Security
Vendor to roll out Google browser

Vendor to roll out Google browser

NetSuite has announced its support for the Google Chrome browser, which it will roll out in phases to customers.
Staff Writers Sep 11 2008 4:16PM Software
Google Chrome uses rivals' code

Google Chrome uses rivals' code

Google's Open Source web browser Chrome incorporates code and features developed by rivals Apple and Mozilla, Google acknowledged today.
Kathryn Small Sep 3 2008 2:23PM Software
Mozilla steps up Firefox 3 push

Mozilla steps up Firefox 3 push

Mozilla is stepping up its efforts to drive users to Firefox 3.
Shaun Nichols Aug 27 2008 1:58PM Software
Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Browser security plug-in protects against DNS flaw

Researchers have developed a browser security system that protects against the recently-revealed DNS vulnerability and other Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attacks.
Liz Tay Aug 27 2008 11:39AM Security
Firefox faster with TraceMonkey

Firefox faster with TraceMonkey

Firefox will run Web-based applications such as Gmail faster now that it has incorporated a feature called Trace Monkey, a source at Mozilla claims.
Nick Farrell Aug 26 2008 8:14AM Software
Microsoft tells Mac users to get Firefox

Microsoft tells Mac users to get Firefox

Two and a half years ago Microsoft discontinued its Internet Explorer for Mac and the firm recommended users migrate to Apple's Safari. Today, the MSN video page tells Mac users to use Firefox.
Fernando Cassia Jul 31 2008 1:52PM Software
Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla warns of low-risk DoS vulnerability in Firefox 3

Mozilla is investigating a new, low-risk vulnerability in its recently released Firefox 3 web browser that could permit an attacker to crash a victim's browser.
Dan Kaplan Jul 31 2008 10:05AM Security
Firefox gets security tune-up

Firefox gets security tune-up

Mozilla has issued a pair of updates for its Firefox web browser.
Shaun Nichols Jul 18 2008 2:57PM Security
Firefox users shown to be safer

Firefox users shown to be safer

A new study has shown Firefox users are the most likely to have fully patched browsers and thus be safer online.
Iain Thomson Jul 8 2008 9:04AM Security
Firefox grabs bigger slice of browser pie

Firefox grabs bigger slice of browser pie

Mozilla Firefox now holds 19 per cent of the web browser market, according to web survey company Net Applications.
Egan Orion Jul 7 2008 2:12PM Software
Firefox, Opera push out security updates

Firefox, Opera push out security updates

Mozilla Firefox and Opera this week issued patches for a number of vulnerabilities in their browsers.
Dan Kaplan Jul 4 2008 10:42AM Security
Firefox 3.1 targeted for year-end

Firefox 3.1 targeted for year-end

Mozilla is proposing to release Firefox 3.1 as a fast-track update by about year-end 2008.
Egan Orion Jul 2 2008 3:05AM Software
Firefox 3 hits 19 million downloads

Firefox 3 hits 19 million downloads

The first week of availability for Mozilla's Firefox 3 browser has yielded roughly 19 million downloads..
Shaun Nichols Jun 25 2008 4:37PM Software
Weekly Roundup: Firefox 3 may break records and Sydney gets its very own Apple store

Weekly Roundup: Firefox 3 may break records and Sydney gets its very own Apple store

This week, Mozilla released Firefox 3 with hopes of making it into the Guinness World Records and Mac fans camped out for iPhones as Apple opened its first Australian store.
Staff Writers Jun 21 2008 3:33PM Software

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