2007-06-06 21:26:05 · 6 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
most virus are spread through IE. IE is not a safe browser. you should use a more secure browser to protect your PC from virus.
i recommand you to use firefox with Google toolbar. firefox can block any any popup and disable any virus and adware, spyware on webpage, so, firefox is much safer than IE browser. as you know, most of virus spread throught internet and webpage.
besides, firefox is much smaller than IE, so it run faster than IE.
download firefox for free, Just have a try:
http://www.securebrowser.info/firefox/
Good Luck !!!
2007-06-07 00:53:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get McAfee's SiteAdvisor. It is compatible with IE and Firefox. Go here to download:
http://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=SiteAdvisor&tag=srch
It turns Red if you're on a dangerous sight, yellow if you're on a suspicious site and green if you're on a safe site.
There's another site scanner called LinkScanner Lite. You can get it here if you want:
http://www.download.com/LinkScanner-Lite/3000-2144_4-10610872.html
Both the software are free.
Trying to guess dangerous sites by gut feeling can be risky as not all malicious sites look the type. Sure, some sites can be billed malicious by looking at them. Not all. Better be safe than be sorry. Be brave, not foolhardy. Hey, that's what security software's for, right? So that you don't have to walk the tightrope.
2007-06-07 05:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Akilesh - Internet Undertaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download google toolbar www.google.com/toolbar/
It has a special program which tests each url to make sure its safe and will warn you if otherwise. It test them against a global database of "bad" websites. Make sure you enable it on install.
Also get the latest updates for your browser. Never accept any downloads or installations from websites you dont trust
2007-06-07 04:32:53 · answer #3 · answered by blind_za 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when your in ebay or something important with your personal infomation check in the bottom right corner there should be a locked padlock that ensures that the site is safe
2007-06-07 09:08:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a firewall and anti-virus to be safe and ask yourself "Do I think this website's unsafe?" If you think it's a risk, it probably is. Good luck.
2007-06-07 04:37:32 · answer #5 · answered by Neil S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no other way to recognized those website unless you've better av and spyware/malware protection. This s'ware will do the job for you...
2007-06-07 04:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by MeDIeVaL 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋