I'm just wondering if you are aware that it has the highest # of security problems rated as extremely critical, and that by using it and simply visiting a virus hosting website, (it doesn't have to be porn), you can ruin your $$$ computer and you will have a higher chance of your ID stolen etc...etc...etc...etc...
Its not called Insecure Exploder for nothing.
Compare browsers for yourself:
http://secunia.com/product/11/
2006-08-06 00:55:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Firefox needs plugins for everything, plus it cant browse my network.
For that I use IE and only IE. I never have spyware problems, I never have viruses and I ahvent ever lost my password to someone.
Fact is, its all down to the user. If your stupid you will download spyware regardless to the browser used. Fishing exploits may work but you should know your bank would never ask for your pin nnumber anyway.
No hi tech software replaces the need for common sense. Quit trying.
2006-08-06 01:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by englishkeymaster 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are certain risks with using any browser. Hackers can generally exploit any flaw in a particular software's programming. It tends to become fear mongering when it is reported in the press. As a general rule, for every one major flaw found there are 100 that are known to the hacker world that just have not yet been reported. There is nothing that is 100% safe when it comes to computing, there are only ways to perform risk management to prevent the less technically advance hackers from attacking you. It really is a matter of personal preference when it comes to browsers. I really like the new Google Chrome.
2016-03-27 00:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm using Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 on a tablet PC because I need Onfolio, Outlook and OneNote
2006-08-06 01:03:11 · answer #3 · answered by zoomjet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Been using it for 10 years. So far, so good. I have Windows firewall on and Norton Antivirus. I stick with Yahoo Mail which scans e-mail attachments before I open them. Once I was not allowed to open an attachment because Norton said it contained a worm. I intent to stay with IE, Norton, and Yahoo.
2006-08-06 01:02:34 · answer #4 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact is you can get anything like virus and spyware with unsafe surfing habits and it doesn't matter what browser you use. I have both IE and Firefox and use both. Surf safe, use protection! Good luck!
2006-08-06 01:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by Rowdy answers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not and you're perfectly correct. IE is the 8th worst computer product of all time http://pcworld.com/article/125772-3/article.html#ie6
and I use Firefox, which is much more safer than IE and is the best product of 2005
http://www.pcworld.com/reviews/article/0,aid,120763,pg,12,00.asp
2006-08-06 00:59:43 · answer #6 · answered by ictl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am using IE for so many years...have no problem. I installed google tool bar to block pop ups and NOD 32 and ad-aware6 to protect my computer. So far no problem (touch wood). I am not happy with mozilla (fire fox)..it slows down my computer
2006-08-06 01:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your information, whatever browser you use, if it is made by man, then it can be defeated by a smarter man. What in your opinion is considered even 85-90% safe?
2006-08-06 01:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am using IE 6.0 as no other browser is installed on this computer.
2006-08-06 01:00:03 · answer #9 · answered by strange_raga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use Firefox, the best browser out there.
http://www.getfirefox.com/
2006-08-06 00:59:15 · answer #10 · answered by Erased Paper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋