Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Internet Explorer's getting a little bit safer. Microsoft Wednesday unveiled significant new security features that will be in the next version of the company's Web browser, Internet Explorer 8, currently in public beta testing.
From Microsoft's standpoint, any improvement in security is a plus, and the company seems to be taking ...
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008
Updated your Web browser lately? Ever? If not, you and 637 million other Net surfers with outdated, insecure browsers are inviting criminal hackers into your computer, researchers warn.Using Internet Explorer? You're likely to be one of the biggest offenders.The researchers wanted to know why so many recent attacks have been ...
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
The Internet offers a wealth of excellent tools, information, and entertainment--and it asks very little from us in return. So don't get upset when a poorly designed online tool or site gets on your nerves; instead, use Greasemonkey, a free Firefox add-on that harnesses the power of JavaScript to right ...
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Friday, June 6th, 2008
Opera has beefed up security in its upcoming Web browser as it looks to challenge Firefox and Internet Explorer in the area of Web security.
Putting a bulls-eye on Web-based threats, the Opera has formed a partnership with Haute Secure, a Seattle-based security vendor founded in 2006, to protect users from ...
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Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
Complexity is the enemy of security. Simple systems are inherently more secure than complex solutions. We see this idea validated again and again in security.
Unfortunately, our IT systems are getting more and more complex as we depend on technology to fuel business growth and innovation. But do we really need ...
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