18 Apr 2006
New version of Firefox web browser fixes critical security holes
Mozilla releases version 1.5.0.2 of its Firefox web browser, fixing security vulnerabilities
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| The new edition of Mozilla Firefox is said to fix
the latest critical security vulnerabilities. |
Experts at SophosLabs™, Sophos's global
network of virus and spam analysis centers, have advised businesses
and home users to update their version of the Mozilla Firefox web
browser, in order to protect against a number of serious security
flaws which could allow hackers to run malicious code on
computers.
"Whether you're using the Firefox web browser or Microsoft's
Internet Explorer it's critical that you keep updated to protect
against security vulnerabilities," said Graham Cluley, senior
technology consultant for Sophos. "It makes sense for everyone to
keep abreast of the latest security flaws, and ensure they are
running the latest version of their chosen internet browser."
More information about the new version of Firefox, and details
of the security issues it claims to fix, can be found on Mozilla's
website.
Sophos continues to recommend computer users practise safe computing as well as running
up-to-date anti-virus software.
About Sophos
More than 100 million users in 150 countries rely on Sophos as the best protection against complex threats and data loss. Sophos is committed to providing security and data protection solutions that are simple to manage, deploy and use and that deliver the industry's lowest total cost of ownership. Sophos offers award-winning encryption, endpoint security, web, email, and network access control solutions backed by SophosLabs - a global network of threat intelligence centers. With more than two decades of experience, Sophos is regarded as a leader in security and data protection by top analyst firms and has received many industry awards.
Sophos is headquartered in Boston, US and Oxford, UK. More information is available at www.sophos.com.