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New version of network scanning tool arp-scan released

15th March 2011 A new version of a respected and popular network scanning tool has been released. Read More

Tests show rise in number of vulnerabilities affecting web applications with SQL Injection and XSS most common flaws

1st March 2011 SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS) were the most common flaws found in web applications in 2010 according to results from tests carried out by NTA Monitor. Read More

Assess risk to manage effects of budget cuts

9th February 2011 Signs of economic recovery may be appearing in some industries, but for most organisations - particularly in the public sector - budget cuts and cost savings are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Read More

"Basic security threats not changed in 15 years"

1st February 2011 There may have been significant technological advances to the hardware and software organisations use, but according to Roy Hills, who co-founded NTA Monitor in 1996, the basic security threats have not changed in the last 15 years. Read More
Date: 2nd October 2006
Risk: Informational

A new web browser is available that does not track users' searches or utilise auto-complete

Browzar has suffered from a barrage of criticism, mainly because sponsored links and natural results were displayed together, without distinguishing between them. This has now been changed and sponsored links appear in a different colour with 'sponsored results' displayed beneath them. It is anticipated that the next version will include tabbed browsing and may have the facility to personalise the homepage, which the current version does not have.

According to Browzar's website: "Browzar is an IE shell browser that allows you to surf the internet with privacy. It doesn't save any cache, history, cookies or use auto-complete, it protects your privacy while you are online.

The Browzar start page contains a search box that allows you to search the internet but you are under no obligation to use our search engine and are free to go directly to the search engine of your choice.

Sometimes we need to view websites or search privately, especially if you share a computer. Browzar does not save any cache, history, cookies or use auto-complete and gives us the freedom to surf and search the internet in private simply, and with no fuss."

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