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Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative marks two decades of impact
Cybersecurity

Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative marks two decades of impact

Trend Micro's Zero Day Initiative celebrates 20 years as the largest bug bounty programme, helping disclose 73% of vulnerabilities in 2024 before exploitation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities
Cybersecurity

November Patch Tuesday reveals 90 vulnerabilities

Microsoft is rolling out patches for 90 vulnerabilities this November, including critical remote code execution flaws and several in-the-wild exploits.

By Adam Barnett • 7 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2024
Varonis uncovers two new Windows vulnerabilities
Windows

Varonis uncovers two new Windows vulnerabilities

Users don't have to use Internet Explorer for its legacy to have left you vulnerable to LogCrusher and OverLog.

By Nadine Rogers • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2022
Kaspersky finds zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky finds zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack

Kaspersky uncovers zero-day exploits in Windows OS and Internet Explorer used in targeted attack, prompting security patches.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2020
Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb
Microsoft

Microsoft IE vulnerability to go unpatched until mid-Feb

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.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
Microsoft places IE on death row
Microsoft

Microsoft places IE on death row

After two decades, Microsoft plans to replace Internet Explorer with 'Spartan', a new, leaner browser, signalling the end of an era.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jan 2015
Listen up - Microsoft rolls out Internet Explorer patch... Windows XP included
Unified Communications

Listen up - Microsoft rolls out Internet Explorer patch... Windows XP included

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2014
Microsoft issues Internet Explorer vulnerability guidance
Gaming

Microsoft issues Internet Explorer vulnerability guidance

Microsoft issues guidance for Internet Explorer vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to users' computers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2014
Symantec leads Internet Explorer fight back
Cybersecurity

Symantec leads Internet Explorer fight back

Symantec has released a script to counter the latest Internet Explorer Zero Day vulnerability, offering a lifeline, especially for XP users.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2014
Microsoft rushes to fix major Internet Explorer security flaw
Malware

Microsoft rushes to fix major Internet Explorer security flaw

Microsoft warns of Internet Explorer vulnerability allowing hackers to gain access to users' computers #cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014
Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack
Malware

Windows XP users exposed as Internet Explorer comes under attack

Windows XP left vulnerable as Internet Explorer faces attacks, with no patch in sight, leaving users to seek alternative browsers.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2014
Microsoft got fined, but it doesn't care
Software Development

Microsoft got fined, but it doesn't care

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?.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2013
Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk
Windows

Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP systems at risk

Urgent patch released for Internet Explorer 8 and Windows XP after vulnerabilities found, could let hackers take control, says Dimension Data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2013
Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7
Microsoft

Microsoft brings Internet Explorer 10 to Windows 7

Microsoft rolls out IE10 preview for Windows 7, promising improved performance but says it won't vastly differ from IE9.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2012
How to stop your Internet Explorer getting infected
Microsoft

How to stop your Internet Explorer getting infected

Microsoft urges hundreds of millions browser users to download security software after a newly discovered bug makes PCs vulnerable to hacker attacks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Sep 2012
Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'
Internet Explorer

Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'

Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2012
Chrome overtakes Firefox, eyes up IE
Internet Explorer

Chrome overtakes Firefox, eyes up IE

Google's Chrome has overtaken Mozilla's Firefox with 25.69% market share, trailing Microsoft's Internet Explorer, which maintains a solid 40.63%.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Dec 2011
'Study' questions intelligence of IE users - Updated
Internet Explorer

'Study' questions intelligence of IE users - Updated

New study finds IE users may have lower IQs, stirring blogosphere debate. Update: It's a hoax, unveils the BBC.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2011

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