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Web Browser Security Information and Resources

The Web browser is one of the most used, and most exploited, applications used by most people. This section is devoted to helping you understand the flaws and vulnerabilities of Web browser software and to help you use your Web browser securely.
Charter Communications Hijacks Windows Live Search Engine
Since installing Windows Vista, I have used the default Windows Live Search to do my web searches from the address bar of my Web browser. One day, instead of Windows Live Search results, I got Charter.net search results, 'powered by Yahoo!'
Profile: Firefox 3 Security
This article provides a step-by-step look at the security features of the Firefix 3 web browser, with screen shots.
Step-by-Step: Disable Active Scripting in Internet Explorer
A step-by-step guide, with screenshots for visual aid, for disabling active scripting in the Internet Explorer web browser. Turning off ActiveX can protect your computer from malicious JavaScript, VBScript and other Active Scripting malware.

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