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Google announces brand new web browser core, so does Mozilla
When you wait ages for a bus, and then three come along at once, it's not a coincidence: it's a side-effect of queuing and traffic lights.
But what about when three browser vendors make announcements on the same day?
Anatomy of a "feature" - should JavaScript be allowed to change a web link *after* you click on it?
A young web coding enthusiast from Manchester, UK, recently published a thought-provoking hackette intended to highlight the risks of relying only on "look before you click."
Paul Ducklin wants to know what you think of it...
Another Java update! Oracle brings Patch Tuesday forward to close in-the-wild hole...
"Yet another Java update! Get it while it's hot."
This update was planned for 19 Feb 2013.
But Oracle brought it forward, citing the "active exploitation 'in the wild' of one of the vulnerabilities affecting...desktop browsers".
Java is not JavaScript - tell your friends!
Some people are worried that turning off Java also turns off JavaScript.
Despite their names, Java and JavaScript are completely different, and turning off Java will not turn off JavaScript.
"Unless it is absolutely necessary to run Java in web browsers, disable it", DHS-sponsored CERT team says
Can you really justify having Java installed on your main web browser any more? Even if you have installed the latest security patch?
It's time to rip Java out of your browser for better security... unless you have a really good reason not to.
Apple gets aggressive - latest OS X Java security update rips out browser support
Oracle patches Java, then Apple issues its own updates. You can never be quite sure how long that's going to take.
This month, it all happened pretty quickly - and Apple took the opportunity to kick Java out of your browser at the same time...
How to turn off Java on your browser - and why you should do it now
Do you still have Java turned on in your web browser?
If your answer is "Yes" or "I'm not sure" then it's time to take action.
Browser wars - Microsoft says IE10 will support Do Not Track by default
Browser vendors don't really compete on features any more, they compete on performance and trust; the best browser is the fastest, most secure and most private.
The question is - how quickly will Mozilla and Google respond?
Chrome falls in first five minutes at Pwn2Own vulnerability contest
Chrome's boastful track record of fending off vulnerabilities in bug-hunting contests seems to have come to an end.
Thanksgiving: eat the bounty, hang out with family and update web browsers
Thanksgiving is coming up this weekend in the US. It's a holiday of gluttony and family time, and, according to The Atlantic, a chance to update your family's internet browsers.
Use Safari on your Mac? Make sure you change the default settings
Every Mac user should check their settings in Safari - as changing the defaults could help avoid them being exposed to a malware infection.
Microsoft begs users to stop running IE6
Microsoft has launched another salvo in its campaign to hammer the final nail into the coffin of an outdated, insecure product: Internet Explorer 6.
Internet Explorer attacked in Europe - by Firefox!
According to recent web statistics, Firefox sneaked into first place over Internet Explorer for the first time ever at the end of 2010.
What does this mean to security professionals? What does it mean to you?
Internet Explorer users warned of new zero-day attacks
A zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer is being used in targeted attacks, Microsoft warns.
Are signed files safer than others?
Mike Wood of SophosLabs Vancouver presented "Want my autograph? The use and abuse of digital signatures by malware" at the 2010 Virus Bulletin conference. Mike's talk was focused on the trust that people and technology put into certificates and how Read more…
A swarm of Safari security holes: Mac and Windows users told to update
Whether you own a Windows or Mac OS X computer, if you're a user of Apple's Safari browser, it's time to update your computer against a swarm of security vulnerabilities. With the attention of most Apple devotees diverted this week Read more…
European Internet Explorer users invited to choose another browser
Starting next week, European users of Internet Explorer may expect to see an invitation to choose an alternative browser for surfing the worldwide web. As part of a settlement of a long-running anti-competition dispute with the European Union, Microsoft has Read more…
Firefox 3.6 checks your plugins are up to date
Yesterday, Mozilla released the latest version of its web browser Firefox and it comes with a rather nice-sounding security feature. Firefox 3.6 claims to be faster than ever before, but that's not why it's caught my attention. The new functionality Read more…
Should we bin Internet Explorer?
Australia has joined the list of countries with official guidelines suggesting that you consider giving up on Internet Explorer, at least until Microsoft has fixed the now-widely-known vulnerability in its browser. France and Germany have floated similar advice, presumably over Read more…
What web browser do security-savvy folks use?
Angela Moscaritolo reported in SC Magazine last night that Internet Explorer's marketshare has dropped considerably in the last 12 months. Who's eating away at Internet Explorer's chunk of the browser market? Firefox, Safari and Chrome it seems, according to the Read more…
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