Microsoft warns of new zero-day exploit for Internet Explorer

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Microsoft has posted a new warning about an exploit that affects its Internet Explorer browser.  The zero-day vulnerability, which is already being exploited in the wild, allows for malicious users to install malware on a vulnerable machine. According to CRN.com, the vulnerable “systems include Internet Explorer 6 ...

Microsoft investigating new Internet Explorer vulnerability in Windows XP

Monday, March 1st, 2010

2010 hasn't seen a particularly good start to the year for Microsoft's flagship browser, Internet Explorer. Microsoft officials are now warning that a new vulnerability has been discovered in Internet Explorer running on Windows XP. Secunia, a Danish computer security service provider, claims the vulnerability affects Internet Explorer ...

Market share: Windows 7 up, OS X down, Chrome up and IE down

Monday, March 1st, 2010

Statistics that measure Internet browser and operating market share were released today.  The statistics, as measured by Netmarketshare.com, can help predict trends for the coming year and offer insight into consumer adoption. The statistics, which compare January 2010 to February 2010, have not been reviewed by Netmarketshares.com ...

How random is Microsoft’s EU browser ballot?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

TechCrunch put out an interesting piece regarding Microsoft's upcoming browser ballot. The ballot will allow a user to pick their computer's default browser through a well laid out menu. While the ballot is set to begin public testing this week, many have wondered just how "random" ...