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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer for the second time this month

Android ransomware demanding $300 from porn site visitors | Rush to defend against Heartbleed leads to mistakes with certificates, patches

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Patch Tuesday: Microsoft fixes Internet Explorer for the second time this month
Microsoft is issuing the second critical patch this month for Internet Explorer, but this time won't stray from its dictum not to support versions that run with Windows XP. Read More


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Android ransomware demanding $300 from porn site visitors
Security researchers this week issued warnings about ransomware called Koler that demands $300 from Android users who bite on a fake app typically found on porn sites. Read More

Rush to defend against Heartbleed leads to mistakes with certificates, patches
Despite taking prompt action to defend against the Heartbleed attack, some sites are no better off than before -- and in some cases, they are much worse off. Read More


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Anti-phishing in Google Chrome a shaky work in progress
The anti-phishing feature, currently available in the test version of Google's Chrome, would unlikely provide the boost the browser needs to catch up with Microsoft's Internet Explorer, an expert says. Read More

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