March 21, 2010

'Firefox' Tag Index

Firefox Exploit Released

Russian security expert Evgeny Legerov has made the exploit available to security professionals.
Tags: Firefox, security, browser, vulnerability, exploit

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

Fake Download Site Offers Firefox as Bait

The site provides users with a contaminated version of the browser.
Tags: Firefox, security, software, browser, update

Hackers Target IRC Users

The attacks exploit a Firefox vulnerability to cause chaos on IRC networks.
Tags: Firefox, spam, data, browser, IRC

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

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

UK Government Won't Issue IE Warning

Despite French and German plans to do so, the UK government will not issue a warning about Internet Explorer vulnerabilities.
Tags: Microsoft, Firefox, Internet Explorer, browsers, security

Firefox Updated to Version 3.5.7

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

Browser Attacks Continue to Evolve

Despite efforts to bolster defenses, attacks on popular browsers are speedily evolving.
Tags: Firefox, security, browser, hacked, inernet explorer

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

Windows and Online Banking: A Dangerous Mix

MichaelThis security expert uses Windows for most functions, yet feels it’s not safe enough for the average user to trust for online banking.
Tags: Firefox, Internet Explorer, Windows, malware, banking

9/29: Fake Firefox Add-on Trojan Tracks Web Surfing

Troj/FFSpy-A is a fake "Adobe Flash Player v0.2" Firefox add-on, which monitors and intercepts web requests and then reports them to a third party.
Tags: Firefox, security, Adobe, Flash, Web

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

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

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