Microsoft to release full version of free Security Essentials antivirus software for PCsSeptember 30th, 2009 Microsoft to release free antivirus PC softwareREDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp.
Security: How Internet Explorer 6 Fares Against Mozilla Firefox?August 28th, 2006 I think few graphs will clearly illustrate the gulf of difference between these two leading browsers (Internet Explorer 6.x & Firefox 1.x) in terms of security. Let's start with our favorite whipping boy,market leader Internet Explorer 6.x, shall we?
Internet Explorer 6.x Security Advisories
Source: Secunia
Firefox 1.x Security Advisories
Source: Secunia
Now let's look at their criticality.
Generous Microsoft unveils new security software, but remains a miser stillJune 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Hoping to dispel fears about the vulnerability of Windows to viruses and other malware, Microsoft Tuesday released a trial version of a new free security package called Microsoft Security Essentials. The software is designed to replace the Windows Defender tool that Microsoft released in 2007, but which was widely derided as being inadequate to protect computers from the constant and ever-evolving threats posed by hackers.
Beta test of Microsoft's free computer security software set to debut next weekJune 18th, 2009 Microsoft readies free PC security softwareSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8: The Bugs are Back!March 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Despite some initial glowing reviews, Microsoft has been flooded with complaints about its new Internet Explorer 8 and has seen early users downgrade to the previous version, Information Week has reported.The software giant is hoping that its new browser will help stem a steady flight of surfers to rival products, most notably the open-source Firefox browser. According to the latest figures, Firefox now controls 22 percent of the browser market compared to 67 percent for Internet Explorer, which once enjoyed more than 90 percent of the market.
MySpace Banner Ad Spreads SpywareJuly 20th, 2006 Millions of visitors to Myspace.com and other web sites have been infected with spyware by a banner advertisement according to iDefense, a Verisign company. iDefense, an Internet security company owned by Verisign, said the spyware infects unpatched versions of Windows using a security flaw in the way the operating system and Microsoft Internet Explorer open Windows Metafile images, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
If you are using IE, A hacker can take control of your machine: MicrosoftJuly 6th, 2009 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Microsoft Corp.
Internet Explorer (IE) versus Firefox: A security viewpointNovember 23rd, 2004 I was just looking at the IE vulnerabilities vis-a-vis Firefox compiled by Secunia. Before going further you have to understand that IE has been much longer than Firefox and hence have been more extensively looked at for vulnerabilities.
Total Security Solution for Windows ComputersFebruary 6th, 2006 This is a short list of highly recommended free softwares for total protection of your Windows PC (Computers with Windows Operating System). It protects you from Spyware, Adware, Malware, Virus, Trojans, Spam etc.
How To Run Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, 6, 5.5, 5.1 in LinuxMay 6th, 2007 Are you a developer or QA engineer, in an all Linux workplace, always looking for scarce Windows machines to run Microsoft Internet Explorer for testing your product and services? You could also be the manager who is eager to switch to Linux but cannot do so because of strong requirement for testing on Internet Explorer. You are in luck.
Tell me its a joke: Indian Govt joins hands with Microsoft to 'Secure' Our PCApril 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) and software giant Microsoft Corp Wednesday jointly launched a website 'secureyourpc.in', which will provide vital information to internet users on how to combat online threats. 'The more you use cyberspace, the more you become vulnerable to online threats.
Is PHP Secure?July 8th, 2005 After recent reports of several critical security vulnerabilities of PHP based software. I decided to take a closer look at the current state of security with PHP based products.
How To Fix Strange Problems with Internet Explorer December Security UpdateDecember 31st, 2005 Users reported experiencing odd browser behavior after installing the most recent security update which has been identified as being caused by a registry key. Problem:
Some reported opening a browser window that promptly hangs IE, others have reported opening links that render blank.
Worst virus in years infects 6.5 mn computersJanuary 16th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - A computer virus attack that has infected more than 6.5 million Windows PCs this week is one of the worst in years, internet security firm F-Secure said Friday. In total the worm, which is known as Downadup or Conficker, has infected nearly nine million PCs since its first version was unleashed two years ago.
Microsoft Internet Explorer Bug Allows Hackers To Read Your Email, Website Credentials & Remote Code ExecutionJune 29th, 2006 Fresh security problems found in Microsoft Internet Explorer that can allow attackers to take over a system or read private information from other Web sites. One of the bugs also affects Firefox.
August 28th, 2009 at 6:08 am
wow thats nice man but i hope that i can get it for 1 year or more for free
thanks again