Firefox 3.0.5 and 2.0.0.19 Tackle Security Problems
Dec 18, 2008The Mozilla project has moved both branches of its Firefox browser to versions 2.0.0.19 and 3.0.5. The updates deal primarily with security issues.
more »Update: US-CERT Records Internet Explorer Security Advisory
Dec 16, 2008An unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) browser has triggered an advisory that is now recorded with the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT).
more »HP Launches Joint Desktop Ventures with Novell and Mozilla
Dec 12, 2008Hewlett-Packard has partnered with Novell in developing a new, secure Linux desktop product. At the same time, HP has joined up with Mozilla to promote a desktop virtualization project for small business customers.
more »Browser Security From Google
Dec 12, 2008The Browser Security Handbook (BSH) from search engine company Google has been published under free license.
more »Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 Provides New Features
Dec 09, 2008The second beta of Firefox 3.1 has arrived with a new JavaScript engine, data security mode and web worker threads.
more »Linux as Trojan Horse? Forced Adoption of Red Flag Linux
Dec 09, 2008Good news is that China is increasingly shying away from Microsoft and adopting Linux in its Internet cafés. However, can we trust the Red Flag Linux they're using?
more »Rehearsing for Big Opening: Opera 10 Alpha
Dec 05, 2008Opera measures up. With a new, faster version of the Presto engine and a 100/100 score in the Acid3 test, the browser might easily get under its competition’s skin.
more »DIC: Domain Name Registries to Promote DNSSEC
Dec 04, 2008The DNSSEC Industry Coalition (DIC) was founded in the U.S. with the goal to drive further development and acceptance of the DNSSEC security protocol. The consortium includes a half dozen top Domain Name Registries and software developers that are currently laying out an action plan.
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