Browser Security: Archive: October 2011

Security Flaw Found in Dolphin Browser for Android

The newest version of the app transmits the address of every site a user visits back to the company's servers.

Google Sanitizes Chrome 15 for Memory Flaws

In one of its largest security payouts ever, Google pays over $26,000 in bounties to security researchers.

Kindle Fire Sparks Enterprise IT Fears

New browser, Silk, and Amazon's cloud at the heart of IT security concerns.

Which Browser is the Most Secure?

The 'most hostile' one, say researchers at Accuvant Labs.

Detecting Malicious Traffic in HTTP Headers

New research effort could yield a never-seen-before type of detection mechanism for malicious traffic.

Amazon Claims Silk Browser Can Offer Enhanced Security

Because the browser encrypts all traffic between users and Web sites, the company says it can help to improve security when being used on unprotected Wi-Fi networks.

Opera Browser Updated to Version 11.52

The new version patches a recently disclosed security flaw.

U.S. Congressman Queries Amazon on Silk Browser Privacy

Rep. Edward Markey has asked CEO Jeff Bezos to provide specifics on the data being collected by Amazon's new browser.

Researcher Warns of Critical Security Flaw in Opera Browser

José A. Vázquez says he told the developers about the vulnerability a year ago.

'They' Really Are Watching You

Your friends may say you're paranoid but this time you might be right.

Norton Internet Security IDs Facebook as Phishing Site

Symantec recently withdrew an update that identified the social networking site as a 'fraudulent Web page.'

Safari Update Patches Security Vulnerabilities

Version 5.1.1 patches several security flaws, including one that can allow a basic JavaScript command to launch arbitrary programs.

Microsoft Fixes 23 Bugs, Report Examines 'Zero-Days'

Microsoft patches October's bugs, plus it releases its latest Security Intelligence Report.

Researchers Warn of Widespread Web Site Privacy Violations

The sites share visitors' personal information with advertisers or other third parties, often without disclosing in privacy policies that they do so.

Google Silently Updates Chrome as Mozilla Preps

You may not have noticed, but Google updated your Chrome browser silently for seven vulnerabilities and Mozilla wants to do the same thing.

Chrome Browser Gets Security Update

The update patches six vulnerabilities rated 'high,' and one rated 'critical.'

DigiNotar: When Trust Goes, e-Everything Goes

The failure of Dutch certificate authority DigiNotar should have Android, iOS and IT security folks very concerned.