Mozilla have released Firefox 3.0.9 overnight, which fixes several security and stability issues.
Of the security fixes, 1 was rated as critical, 2 were high, 2 were moderate, and 4 were rated as low.
A full list of changes can be found in the release notes.
The update should be pushed out to existing users, or it can be downloaded directly from the Firefox website.
Mozilla over the weekend has released Firefox 3.0.8. The new release fixes two critical security vulnerabilities.
The browser should automatically be sent out to existing Firefox 3 users or can be downloaded from the Firefox website.
More details regarding the security vulnerabilities can be found in the release notes.
Mozilla has released Firefox 3.0.7. The updated fixes several security and stability issues.
Firefox is also now available in 3 new languages; Estonian, Kannada, and Telugu.
The browser should be pushed out to existing Firefox 3 users or can be downloaded from the Firefox website. A full list of changes can be found in the Firfox 3.0.7 Release Notes.
Opera have today released Opera 9.64. The new version fixes many security issues, many of which would have been severe if exploited by attackers.
A full list of changes can be found in Opera’s Changelogs. The updated browser can be downloaded directly from Opera.
Trend Micro has warned that attackers are exploiting a new bug in Internet Explorer 7 which was patched by Microsoft last week.
The patch which was marked as critical was pushed out using Windows Update last Tuesday, but there are still millions of unpatched versions out there.
The exploit allows remote attakers the ability to install spyware on vulnerable systems.
Users and system administrators are urged to make sure they install all critical patches from Microsoft.
Mozilla has just released Firefox 3.0.6. The new release fixes several issues found in the previous version.
Six new security flaws have been patched, including one which was rated as critical. Mozilla has also fixed several issues causing problems with the browsers stability.
A full list of changes can be found in the release notes.
The new version should be pushed out to existing users of Firefox 3 in the next few days, or alternativly can be downloded from the Firefox website.
A serious security flaw has been found in Safari’s RSS reader. The vulnerability could allow a malicious website to gain access to sensitive user data, and affects both Mac and Windows versions of the browser.
“Apple’s Safari browser is vulnerable to an attack that allows a malicious web site to read files on a user’s hard drive without user intervention. This can be used to gain access to sensitive information stored on the user’s computer, such as emails, passwords, or cookies that could be used to gain access to the user’s accounts on some web sites. The vulnerability has been acknowledged by Apple” said discoverer Brian Mastenbrook.
A time frame for a fix is still unknown.
Mozilla has just released Firefox 3.0.5. The latest version patches 8 security holes, 3 of which are rated as critical.
Two of these attacks allow malicious websites to run code on another website, potentially stealing your personal information. This is done using common cross-site scripting attacks.
Mozilla has also rolled out Firefox 2.0.0.19 with security patches. This will be the last update for Firefox 2.
“Mozilla is not planning any further security and stability updates for Firefox 2, and recommends that you upgrade to Firefox 3 as soon as possible” said Mozilla engineer Samuel Sidler.
Current Firefox users should automatically be updated in the next few days, or can use the links below to download the updates below:
Users of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer could be at serious risk, with criminals hoping to be able to steal users banking passwords and other personal data.
The risk presents itself when users visit particular websites with infected code.
Security firm Trend Micro said that it has found the exploit on several websites, which until now has mostly been used to steal computer game passwords.
Microsoft has only confirmed that Internet Explorer 7 is at risk, and is yet to determine if other version of its popular web browser are affected.
A patch is in the works and we will update you when it is released.
Update: A patch has been released and should be pushed out to users with automatic updates turned on, or alternatively users can go to Windows Update and get the patch.
Opera have updated their browser to version 9.63. The latest release fixes 7 security risks, and is a highly recommended update from Opera.
A full list of changes can be found in the changelogs, and you can download the latest version using the links below: