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November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities
Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.

Varonis uncovers two new Windows vulnerabilities
Thu, 27th Oct 2022
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internet explorer
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Users don’t have to use Internet Explorer for its legacy to have left you vulnerable to LogCrusher and OverLog.

Kaspersky finds zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack
Tue, 18th Aug 2020
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Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack, prompting security patches.

Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb
Tue, 28th Jan 2020
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A blog post from security vendor ESET has outlined the risk of the zero-day for those who are still using the relic browser of internet-past.

Microsoft places IE on death row
Mon, 5th Jan 2015
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After two decades, Microsoft plans to replace Internet Explorer with 'Spartan', a new, leaner browser, signalling the end of an era.

Listen up - Microsoft rolls out Internet Explorer patch... Windows XP included
Sat, 3rd May 2014
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In what has been a very busy week for those in Redmond, Microsoft has today released a patch designed to fill the hole in its Internet Explorer browser.

Microsoft issues Internet Explorer vulnerability guidance
Fri, 2nd May 2014
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Microsoft issues guidance for Internet Explorer vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to users' computers.

Symantec leads Internet Explorer fight back
Wed, 30th Apr 2014
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec has released a script to counter the latest Internet Explorer Zero Day vulnerability, offering a lifeline, especially for XP users.

Microsoft rushes to fix major Internet Explorer security flaw
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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digital entertainment
Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer vulnerability allowing hackers to gain access to users' computers #cybersecurity.

Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack
Tue, 29th Apr 2014
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digital entertainment
Windows XP left vulnerable as Internet Explorer faces attacks, with no patch in sight, leaving users to seek alternative browsers.

Microsoft got fined, but it doesn’t care
Thu, 7th Mar 2013
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software development
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google
The European Commission has stung Microsoft with a US$731m fine for violating terms of its settlement of an ant-trust case - but will it care?.

Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Tue, 19th Feb 2013
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internet explorer
Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.

Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7
Wed, 14th Nov 2012
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internet explorer
Microsoft rolls out IE10 preview for Windows 7, promising improved performance but says it won't vastly differ from IE9.

How to stop your Internet Explorer getting infected
Fri, 21st Sep 2012
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internet explorer
Microsoft urges hundreds of millions browser users to download security software after a newly discovered bug makes PCs vulnerable to hacker attacks.

Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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internet explorer
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kogan.com
Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.

Chrome overtakes Firefox, eyes up IE
Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
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internet explorer
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firefox
Google’s Chrome has overtaken Mozilla’s Firefox with 25.69% market share, trailing Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, which maintains a solid 40.63%.

‘Study’ questions intelligence of IE users - Updated
Thu, 4th Aug 2011
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internet explorer
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browsers
New study finds IE users may have lower IQs, stirring blogosphere debate. Update: It's a hoax, unveils the BBC.

Safari and Chrome make gains in browser wars
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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personal computing devices
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apple
Amid the browser battles, Safari and Chrome surge as IE and Firefox lose ground, despite their latest updates.

Browser wars
Sun, 1st May 2011
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internet explorer
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firefox
IE9 revitalises the browsing experience, introducing Pinned Sites and direct search in the address bar, fuelling the browser wars.

Internet Explorer 9 goes live
Tue, 15th Mar 2011
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Microsoft unleashes Internet Explorer 9, promising top-notch performance and eyeing a slice of the modern web's pie.