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Google unveils new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome

Mon, 7th Jun 2021
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Google introduces new protections for Enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, reducing phishing risks by 35% for users.
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Avast Secure Browser comes to Android

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Avast Secure Browser has been a mainstay for the security platform in Windows and Mac, and this is the first time it has come to mobile.
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McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee's existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.
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ESET discovers campaign stealing bitcoins from darknet users

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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ESET researchers have discovered a trojanised Tor Browser that cybercriminals use to steal bitcoins from darknet market buyers.
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New study details how easy it is for hackers to steal your data

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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It's no secret that web browsers store a substantial amount of sensitive information about their users - hackers are taking advantage of this.
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Menlo Security closes $40m funding round to expand malware isolation tech

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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healthtech
Menlo Security has successfully closed a Series C funding round to the tune of US$40 million this week, bringing its total funding to $85 million.
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ESET uncovers stealthy Stantinko malware's click fraud prowess

Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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browsers
ESET has spotted a malware strain that tricks users into downloading pirated software from dummy torrent sites.
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Bye bye, NPAPI: Mozilla issues critical update to Firefox, disables plugins

Fri, 10th Mar 2017
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Firefox has disabled all NPAPI plugin capability except Flash. Common plugins such as Adobe Acrobat, Java and Microsoft Silverlight no longer load.
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Polycom predicts the future of the NZ workplace in 2015

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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healthtech
Polycom reveals key tech trends for NZ's 2015 workplace, predicting a shift to more collaborative, efficient environments driven by advanced mobile tech.
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Kiwi encrypted cloud-based proofing tool a world first

Mon, 1st Dec 2014
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browsers
PageProof is a fully encrypted browser based tool for creators of any kind to receive feedback and collaborate on documents.
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How to bork your hard drive with HTML5

Fri, 1st Mar 2013
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Discover how an HTML5 glitch, made public by Michael McKinnon of AVG, could fill your hard disk, revealed at http://www.filldisk.com/.
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Oracle repairs Java software bug

Fri, 31st Aug 2012
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Oracle has fixed a major Java bug that left PC users vulnerable to hacker attacks, urging immediate software updates after a security scare.
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Mozilla's bid to make the best iPad browser

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Mozilla unveils 'Junior', an iPad browser aiming to outshine Safari with full-screen browsing and thumb-friendly navigation.
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Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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dark web
Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
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Sydney e-retailer implements 'Internet Explorer 7 tax'

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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Sydney's Kogan charges 6.8% 'IE7 tax' on purchases to nudge users away from outdated browser, promoting web efficiency and upgrades.
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Play Wolfenstein 3D in your browser

Thu, 10th May 2012
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digital entertainment
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bethesda
Marking Wolfenstein 3D's 20th anniversary, Bethesda launches a free browser game, with John Carmack offering a playthrough commentary.
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New 'Give Way' rule: test yourself online

Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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dark web
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intersec
New Zealand's 'Give Way' rules update on March 25 may cause road confusion. eDrive launches an online module to help drivers adjust safely.
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Opera: 'because Justin Bieber doesn't use it'

Wed, 7th Dec 2011
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Opera 11.60 debuts, promising a sleek alternative to boring default browsers, with a cheeky nod to Justin Bieber.
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Short wait for Firefox 8

Tue, 8th Nov 2011
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browsers
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firefox
Firefox 8 debuting today with Twitter search integration and enhanced security, marking Mozilla's latest swift update.
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Mozilla ramps up Firefox schedule

Tue, 16th Aug 2011
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chrome
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browsers
Mozilla hastens Firefox updates to vie with Chrome, launching Firefox 6 only weeks after its predecessor. Critics ponder the impact on enterprise users.