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Microsoft’s Internet Explorer is again at risk, just days after the company closed another serious security flaw in its web browser.
A new security advisory was posted by Microsoft last Wednesday, notifying users of a potential flaw in Internet Explorer which could allow third-parties access to data.
“Our investigation so far has shown that if a [...]
Much faster than originally expected, Microsoft have released a patch to address the vulnerability found in all versions of Internet Explorer.
“This security update resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The more severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted [...]
Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has told Germans to avoid using any version of Internet Explorer after a security vulnerability lead to attacks against Google, Adobe, and other large organisations last week.
Microsoft has hit back at claims, noting that the attacks could be avoided if the security zone settings were set to high.
“Using [...]
In: Chrome| Internet Explorer
25 Sep 2009The Google Chrome development team have released a new tool called Google Chrome Frame.
“Google Chrome Frame is an early-stage open source plug-in that seamlessly brings Google Chrome’s open web technologies and speedy JavaScript engine” and currently works in Internet Explorer 6, 7, and 8.
This plug-in would allow organisations to keep Internet Explorer 6, but still [...]
Microsoft has finally jumped onto the HTML5 bandwagon, providing feedback on the current draft version.
Up until now, most of the HTML5 draft has been worked on by rivals Apple, Mozilla, Opera and Google.
According to reports, Internet Explorer Program Manager Adrian Bateman has sent a letter to the World Wide Web Consortium, with Microsoft’s thoughts and [...]
Microsoft has finally craved to pressure from the European Union, and instead of offering no browser in Windows 7 E in Europe, the company will offer a ballot screen which will allow users to choose a web browser.
This is a big win for consumers, with the EU acknowledging the decision. “The European Commission can confirm [...]
Microsoft has revealed that it will charge €4 for a copy on Internet Explorer 8 on CD, after announcing that Windows 7 will ship in the European Union without Internet Explorer.
The move to remove the browser from the operating system is a direct result of action taking against Microsoft by the European Union with companies [...]
Microsoft has pulled a web only Internet Explorer 8 ad which depicts a woman projectile-vomiting.
The ad was aimed at promoting Microsoft’s InPrivate browsing feature, but now has users wondering if it is even an Microsoft creation.
Featuring actor Dean Cain, the ad shows a woman vomiting after seeing her husband’s Web browsing history and is still [...]
As an appreciation for all their hard work, Microsoft is sending free toolkits to official beta testers of Internet Explorer 8.
“Thank you for your hard work during the Internet Explorer 8 Technical Beta Program. Your dedication to making this product the best it can be is truly amazing. We would like to personally thank you [...]
Microsoft has started a campaign that will donate the financial equivalent of eight meals to the Feeding America network for every complete download of Internet Explorer 8.
The Browse for the Better campaign runs from June 10th till August 8th 2009. Microsoft will be donating $1.15 per download, to a maximum of $1,000,000.
The Feeding America network [...]