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Major improvements made to Chrome
Google

Major improvements made to Chrome

Chrome boosts speed with a 66% improvement and revamps settings as it exits beta, whipping past Internet Explorer 6.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2011
Microsoft issues IE warning
Microsoft

Microsoft issues IE warning

Microsoft probes a critical flaw in all IE versions, allowing for potential remote attacks. Targeted exploits reported.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2010
New Norton 360 beta ready to download
Symantec

New Norton 360 beta ready to download

Symantec has launched the public beta of Norton 360 version 5.0, featuring identity protection, automatic backup, and PC tuneup, for free download.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 14th Oct 2010
IE9 available soon
Microsoft

IE9 available soon

Microsoft has announced that the beta version of its new web browser, Internet Explorer 9, will be available for download soon.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Aug 2010
Microsoft patches botched Hotmail update
Microsoft

Microsoft patches botched Hotmail update

Microsoft rapidly fixes flaws in the latest Hotmail update, enhancing the email experience for 350m users worldwide with new features.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2010
Another fix for Internet Explorer
Microsoft

Another fix for Internet Explorer

Microsoft to release urgent security updates for Internet Explorer across all versions in the next 24 hours, warning users of critical vulnerabilities.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 31st Mar 2010
New IE exploit detected
Microsoft

New IE exploit detected

Microsoft is racing to patch a new Internet Explorer vulnerability that could let hackers control PCs via a malicious web page and an F1 key press.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
Chinese attack exploited IE, not PDF say experts
Cloud Access Security Broker

Chinese attack exploited IE, not PDF say experts

Experts debunk PDF theory in Google China hack, revealing an IE exploit as the true culprit, now dubbed 'operation Aurora'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2010

Stories from Other Regions

What is New Zealand's ugliest website?
Marketing Technologies

What is New Zealand's ugliest website?

Microsoft's search for NZ's ugliest website could win the unsightly site a makeover with The Wuglies contest, rewarding nominators with prizes.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2010
Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer
Microsoft

Emergency patch issued for Internet Explorer

Microsoft rolls out an emergency patch for Internet Explorer after a breach linked to Google's China staff, raising global cybersecurity alarms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
Google attack an inside job?
Cloud Access Security Broker

Google attack an inside job?

Google probes potential insider assistance in China HQ breach, suspects aimed at accessing dissidents' emails. McAfee points to spear phishing attack.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2010