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Microsoft outlines IE7 security plans
Microsoft is tightening up the way its Internet Explorer browser handles HTTPS for version 7, which is used to secure online transactions, in an attempt to give people more protection online. Read more »
IE7 gives green light to trusted websites
Microsoft has quietly flipped the switch on a new feature in Internet Explorer 7 meant to combat phishing scams. Read more »
Firefox phishing vulnerability discovered
A newly discovered flaw in Firefox could allow cybercriminals to take advantage of Web surfers. Read more »
Adobe tools put desktop apps in the browser
Adobe is preparing to open source development tools that will enable existing desktop and server software to run in Web browsers, according to reports. Read more »
Windows chief opens up on '7'
Since taking over the Windows development reins from Jim Allchin, Steven Sinofsky has chosen to keep silent about new products, but now in an exclusive interview, he spills the beans on Windows 7. Read more »
AJAX gives software a fresh look
An emerging Web development technique promises to shake up the status quo in PC software and blur the line between desktop and Web applications. Read more »
Piggyback developers in a bind over IE
Internet Explorer's state of suspended animation has never much bothered Web entrepreneur Adam Stiles, but now he's worried. Read more »
Image flaw pierces PC security
Six vulnerabilities in a common code that handles an open-source image format could allow intruders to compromise computers running Linux and may allow attacks against Windows PCs as well as Macs running OS X. Read more »
Mozilla releases security updates
Mozilla has released updates to its Firefox browser and Thunderbird e-mail client for Windows, Mac and Linux users, the organisation announced on Friday. Read more »
Major browsers bitten by security bugs
What do Internet Explorer, Mozilla's browsers, and Opera all have in common? Bugs. Read more »
Features (105)
Designing secure intranet applications
During the design phase, engineering and security teams must work together to ensure intranet applications meet the established security standards. Read more »
Develop secure software at the application level
Protect your application from input overflow and underflow attacks, and from other common tactics with these development techniques. Read more »
Builder AU's May Top 10
Have you missed any of the hottest development stories published in the past month? Builder AU can help you keep in touch with the Top Ten stories of May. Read more »
Evaluate the hidden enterprise design tasks before committing to an API
Here are the reasons why the right API choice can make complex enterprise application development run more smoothly. Read more »
Secure Web services with IP blocking
You've created a Web service with many customers willing to pay for its use, but how can you ensure that only the paying customers access it? Read more »
Web application security frameworks (WASF), Part 1: Introduction
Often you will want parts of your Web application to be exclusive to certain users. This access distinction requires the use of Web application security frameworks. This first article in the series introduces you to the three most often used methods. Read more »
CGI wrappers for Apache-based apps can boost security
CGI scripts represent a big potential security risk in Web development, but using CGI wrappers can help insulate your servers from attack. Here's an outline of how to create CGI wrappers to protect an Apache Web server. Read more »
Master simple forms authentication in .NET
Using forms authentication, you can quickly build a simple, secure Web app. This walk-through shows you how to apply the strategy in your apps. Read more »
Authenticate clients and e-transactions with SSL certificate authority
Secure Sockets Layer technology ensures that transactions are encrypted and safe from outside influences. Get the basics of setting up SSL Certificates of Authentication. Read more »
Develop a VoiceXML solution using BeVocal
VoiceXML (VXML) is a markup language like HTML. The difference is that a phone browser rather than a Web browser renders VXML. Get started with this article. Read more »
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Fennec: Firefox for Mobile reaches alpha
-- Mozilla has released Firefox for Mobile alpha code, codenamed Fennec, to users of the Nokia N810 and N800 Internet tablet. We take a look at the features of Fennec. Read more »
Google's browser ported to Mac and Linux
-- While Google work on an official port of the Chrome browser another company has ported the browser for Mac and Linux users to try for free. Read more »
Are your Web apps ready for the next-gen browser war?
-- Webkit, Firefox, and Internet Explorer are all scheduled to update their browsers in 2008. Are you ready for Web dev test fest 08? Read more »
Firefox 3 add-ons to make you a better Web developer
-- Firefox might be a fast browser but it's extensions can transform it into a powerful development tool for Web developers and designers. Here are 10 of the best to get you started. Read more »
Internet Exploder
-- Most developers knew this day would come-- a new version of Internet Explorer comes around and suddenly, the web application you have spent months crafting falls into a heap. No wonder people call it "Internet Exploder". Read more »
Salesforce's new AIR toolkit
-- Following the announcement that Salesforce will provide a free toolkit for Adobe Flex and AIR development on its Force.com platform, I spoke to the company’s Doug Farber, the Vice President of Operations, Asia Pacific about its functionality and other issues surrounding the toolkit. Read more »
Google Gears screenshots
-- Here is a bit of eye candy of the new Google Gears installation and sample code. Read more »
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Bridging the gap between programmers and the vision
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.