March 19, 2010

'Mozilla' Tag Index

Apple Hires Snyder

The former Mozilla security chief has been hired as Apple's senior product manager for security.
Tags: Mozilla, Mac, Apple, security, company

Thunderbird Updated

The update patches several critical vulnerabilities.
Tags: Mozilla, security, software, update, protocol

Mozilla Improves Browser Security with Firefox Patches

Mozilla offers Firefox 3.0.18 and 3.5.8 patches for a trio of critical security vulnerabilities that Mozilla fixed a month ago for Firefox 3.6 users.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, XSS, Web Workers, browser security

Mozilla Retracts Add-On Malware Accusation

The Firefox developer revealed it had mistakenly identified an add-on to its popular browser as malware. Version 4.0 of the Sothink Video Downloader does not contain a Trojan.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, developer, security, trojan

Google Chrome Updated for Six Security Flaws

Chrome 4 gets its first security fixes--three of them rated as "high" in importance. But it's not all bad news.
Tags: Google, Mozilla, browsers, security, Chrome

StopBadware Becomes a Nonprofit

The project will become a nonprofit with help from Google, PayPal and Mozilla.
Tags: Google, Mozilla, malware, viruses, alerts

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6

Version 3.6 of the open source browser is more stable and secure than the previous version.
Tags: Microsoft, Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, update

Mozilla Updates Thunderbird to Version 3.0.1

The security and stability update addresses three critical vulnerabilities.
Tags: Mozilla, open source, e-Mail, bug, vulnerability

Firefox, Opera Big in Germany

The German government's warning against using Internet Explorer has boosted competing browsers.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Opera, metrics

Anonymization Service Targets Google

The new service is designed to prevent Google from tracking an individual's searches and site visits.
Tags: Google, privacy, search, Mozilla, Firefox

Firefox Updated to Version 3.5.7

The update addresses several bugs.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, authentication, security, proxy

Mozilla Updates Firefox 3.5.6 for Three Critical Flaws

New version of open source browser tackles memory corruption and spoofing issues.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, browsers, open source, security

Mozilla Official Advises Users to Switch to Bing

Asa Dotzler suggested that users consider changing from Google to Bing due to privacy concerns.
Tags: Google, privacy, search, Mozilla, Firefox

12/3: Adware Installs as Browser Search Plugin

Adware.Zwunzi is an adware program that installs itself as a Browser Search Plugin for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
Tags: search, Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, IT

Check (All) Your Windows Patches: Secunia

MichaelMicrosoft issues patches for its own Windows apps, yet other vendors' programs remain a security challenge. Secunia offers a free online software inspector for patch notification.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, patch, bug

Being Secure on Public Wi-Fi: VPN, Firewalls, File Sharing

MichaelWith a dash of technical knowledge and some preparation, you can safely use a public Wi-Fi network.
Tags: wireless, Mozilla, Firefox, Yahoo, Wi-Fi

Hackers Attack Facebook, Steal Info

A security research reports on an attack vector that uses an HTML image tag to steal a Facebook user's information. Facebook says that it has pushed out a fix.
Tags: privacy, Microsoft, Facebook, Mozilla, security

Adobe Defends it Updating Policy

A security vendor recently examined its own users and found that at least 80 percent were running unpatched versions of Flash and Adobe Acrobat.
Tags: Google, privacy, Mozilla, Firefox, e-Mail

7/15: Bloodhound.Exploit.264 Exploits Firefox 3.5 'Tracemonkey'

Bloodhound.Exploit.264 is a heuristic detection for files attempting to exploit the Mozilla Firefox 3.5 'Tracemonkey' Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.
Tags: Mozilla, Firefox, Symantec, business

Firefox 3.5 vs. Internet Explorer 8: Which is Safer?

KennethA security expert provides a point-by-point comparison of today's two leading browsers.
Tags: Microsoft, Mozilla, Firefox, Internet Explorer, security

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