Firefox 3.0.5 and 2.0.0.19 Tackle Security Problems

Dec 18, 2008

The Mozilla project has moved both branches of its Firefox browser to versions 2.0.0.19 and 3.0.5. The updates deal primarily with security issues.

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Update: US-CERT Records Internet Explorer Security Advisory

Dec 16, 2008

An unpatched security hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) browser has triggered an advisory that is now recorded with the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT).

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HP Launches Joint Desktop Ventures with Novell and Mozilla

Dec 12, 2008

Hewlett-Packard has partnered with Novell in developing a new, secure Linux desktop product. At the same time, HP has joined up with Mozilla to promote a desktop virtualization project for small business customers.

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Browser Security From Google

Dec 12, 2008

The Browser Security Handbook (BSH) from search engine company Google has been published under free license.

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Firefox 3.1 Beta 2 Provides New Features

Dec 09, 2008

The second beta of Firefox 3.1 has arrived with a new JavaScript engine, data security mode and web worker threads.

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Linux as Trojan Horse? Forced Adoption of Red Flag Linux

Dec 09, 2008

Good news is that China is increasingly shying away from Microsoft and adopting Linux in its Internet cafés. However, can we trust the Red Flag Linux they're using?

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Rehearsing for Big Opening: Opera 10 Alpha

Dec 05, 2008

Opera measures up. With a new, faster version of the Presto engine and a 100/100 score in the Acid3 test, the browser might easily get under its competition’s skin.

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DIC: Domain Name Registries to Promote DNSSEC

Dec 04, 2008

The DNSSEC Industry Coalition (DIC) was founded in the U.S. with the goal to drive further development and acceptance of the DNSSEC security protocol. The consortium includes a half dozen top Domain Name Registries and software developers that are currently laying out an action plan.

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