Critical Internet Explorer exploit code released in the wild

Tuesday, October 1st, 2013

Attack code that exploits a critical vulnerability in all supported versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser has been publicly released. Monday's release of a module for the Metasploit exploit framework used by security professionals and hackers could broaden the base of attackers who are capable of targeting the flaw. Until now, the bug ...

Adblock Plus for Internet Explorer Officially Out of Beta

Tuesday, August 13th, 2013

Adblock Plus, the #1 most popular browser extension for blocking annoying online advertisements, today confirmed that Adblock Plus for Internet Explorer (IE) is officially out of beta and available for download worldwide. Adblock Plus for IE is an add-on for Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser which adds functions that Internet Explorer’s built-in tracking protection ...

Microsoft talks more about IE10 security features

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013

In May, NSS Labs issued the results of its study of web browsers in terms of blocking malware. It showed Microsoft's Internet Explorer 10 blocking 99.96 percent of all malware during their test period, which was a much better percentage than Chrome or Firefox. Today, Microsoft went over some of the features ...

Internet Explorer 10 blocks more malware than Chrome or Firefox, test finds

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 10 is better at blocking malware downloads than rivals Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Opera thanks to superior URL and application reputation technology, a new test by NSS Labs has found. Browser security has been getting more and more layered and complex.  How it works and whether it works ...

Microsoft rushes Explorer 8 patch release

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013

Just 11 days after issuing an advisory, Microsoft has released a patch for a bug in Internet Explorer 8 that bedeviled the U.S. Department of Labor earlier this month. Microsoft's speedy release of this patch "is an outstanding example of Microsoft's responsiveness to the security community and their users," wrote Andrew ...