Mozilla has just released Firefox 3.0.5. The latest version patches 8 security holes, 3 of which are rated as critical.
Two of these attacks allow malicious websites to run code on another website, potentially stealing your personal information. This is done using common cross-site scripting attacks.
Mozilla has also rolled out Firefox 2.0.0.19 with security patches. This will be the last update for Firefox 2.
“Mozilla is not planning any further security and stability updates for Firefox 2, and recommends that you upgrade to Firefox 3 as soon as possible” said Mozilla engineer Samuel Sidler.
Current Firefox users should automatically be updated in the next few days, or can use the links below to download the updates below:
Download Firefox 3.0.5
Download Firefox 2.0.0.19
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Firefox, Firefox 2.0.0.19, Firefox 3.0.5, Security Patches
Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer could be at serious risk, with criminals hoping to be able to steal users banking passwords and other personal data.
The risk presents itself when users visit particular websites with infected code.
Security firm Trend Micro said that it has found the exploit on several websites, which until now has mostly been used to steal computer game passwords.
Microsoft has only confirmed that Internet Explorer 7 is at risk, and is yet to determine if other version of its popular web browser are affected.
A patch is in the works and we will update you when it is released.
Update: A patch has been released and should be pushed out to users with automatic updates turned on, or alternatively users can go to Windows Update and get the patch.
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Internet Explorer, Security Patches
Opera have updated their browser to version 9.63. The latest release fixes 7 security risks, and is a highly recommended update from Opera.
A full list of changes can be found in the changelogs, and you can download the latest version using the links below:
Download Opera 9.63 for your OS
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Opera, Opera 9.63, Security Patches
Microsoft has just released the IE Cumulative Security Update for December 2008.
The security update is rated critical and fixes four privately reported vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution when users view web pages with malicious code.
The security patch fixes IE 5.01, IE6 and IE7 on all versions of Windows, and the update is available on Windows Update.
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IE, Internet Explorer, Security Patches
Over the weekend Apple has pushed out the latest version of it’s web browser Safari. Now at version 3.2 the latest version fixes security flaws and increases protection against known phishing sites.
A full list of security updates can be found via the Apple support website.
The update should automatically be pushed out to current Safari users via Apple’s software update tool, or it can be downloaded for individual systems using the links below:
Download Safari 3.2 for Leopard
Download Safari 3.2 for Tiger
Download Safari 3.2 for Windows
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Safari, Safari 3.2, Security Patches
Mozilla have just released updates for both Firefox 2 and 3. These new versions fix both security and stability issues.
You can view the full list of changes in both the Firefox 3.0.4 and Firefox 2.0.0.18 changelogs.
Existing users should be updated automatically in the next few days, but if not you can use the download links below:
Download Firefox 3.0.4
Download Firefox 2.0.0.18
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Firefox, Firefox 2.0.0.18, Firefox 3.0.4, Security Patches
After the much anticipated release of Opera 9.6 a few weeks ago, Opera has released it’s first update for the 9.6 code branch.
Opera 9.61 addresses a few issues, including a problem with Opera Link which would cause duplicate enteries to appear. Several security flaws have also been fixed.
You can download the new version from the Opera website and you can see a full list of changes in the changelog.
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Opera, Opera 9.61, Opera Link, Security Patches
Mozilla has just updated both Firefox 2 and 3. Both releases are security fixes, patching critical security vulnerabilities.
A full list of changes can be found in the both the Firefox 2 and Firefox 3 security advisories.
Most users should find the new versions are pushed out to them automatically, or alternatively you can download the new releases from Mozilla.
Download Firefox 2.0.0.17
Download Firefox 3.0.2
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Firefox, Firefox 2.0.0.17, Firefox 3.0.2, Mozilla, Security Patches