MSIE8 and 9 found to be superior in security compared to other browsers

[Skybird]

http://www.nsslabs.com/assets/noreg-...rowser-SEM.pdf

This report supports what I am thinking and feeling since long, that MSIE is much better on security issues than it's bad reputation. I have used several versions of Firefox over the years, and not only were some of them extremely hardware-stressing, but even after tuning the options and using some widgets still many unwanted spam and security breaches took place every week - that IE7 and IE8 reliably block. That's why I always thoight and still think that Firefox is overestimated and IE8 is underestimated. Too much campers sniping with their almost religious browser-convictions out there.

Too bad that the upcoming IE9 is not running under my WinXP.

The worst browser, due to spying on privacy and data logging, is Chrome. That it is made by data-kraken Google already should be a warning to everybody.

Some mo nths ago, there was a browser comparison in a German print PC media that I read at the doctors. They too said IE8 did a superior job in security issues, compared to Firefox. I seem to remember that they found IE to be almost three times as tight than Firefox, and some security settings in Firefox not doing reliably what they are supposed to do.

It is en vogue to slam Microsoft, and much of the criticism often is deserved. However, I wonder how other OS would score if they would be object of the same attention by hackers and would be hackjed as intensive than Windows is being attacked. Much of the security advantage of Linux may come fromt he simple fact that it is not as massievly attacked, than Windows is.

[Gerald]

It is possible to secure a browser in many ways, such as the various add-on which increases the safety level considerably, while your virus protection has a hand in the game, myself, I use Firefox "always" if not applicable updates for W7.But thanks Sky for an interesting comparison,

[Takeda Shingen]

I agree completely, Sky. As a long-time IE user, I have always felt that the programs are undervalued in terms of security.

[the_tyrant]

For the paranoid:
http://se.360.cn/ (sorry it only comes in Chinese)

pretty much thats a virtual machine that runs IE in it.

[VipertheSniper]

You know as long as my browser doesn't install stuff without asking, it's secure enough for me.

Originally Posted by testreport

For clarity, the following definition is used for a socially-engineered malware URL: a web page link that directly leads to a download that delivers a malicious payload whose content type would lead to execution, or more generally a website known to host malware links. These downloads appear to be safe, like those for a screen saver application, video codec upgrade, etc., and are designed to fool the user into taking action. Security professionals also refer to these threats as "consensual" or "dangerous" downloads.

People still fall for this stuff?

[Weiss Pinguin]

It's too bad IE fails miserably when it comes to speed and being awesome compared to everyone else

I swear, trying to navigate pages with IE is like watching snails race in molasses.

[Skybird]

Originally Posted by Weiss Pinguin

It's too bad IE fails miserably when it comes to speed and being awesome compared to everyone else

I swear, trying to navigate pages with IE is like watching snails race in molasses.

At 3076 mbits, a new page is build up within 2-3 seconds over here. Fast enough for every purpose.

[VipertheSniper]

3076 mbits? I'm guessing it's a typo, because that would be 384,5 MB/s

[Dowly]

Originally Posted by Skybird

Too much campers sniping with their almost religious browser-convictions out there.

Snipers don't camp, they wait.

[Wolfehunter]

Neal.. firefox alone doesn't really stop security.. It just more attack MSIE. You need reliable plugins in Firefox. I use WOT, Nosript. I don't have any issues I can't handle. When using IE there is always something creeping up in my rig. Thankfully Spybot, Malwarebyte and Avast have protected my rig. Sure the odd ad-ware slips through but its very rare.. In firefox with the help of the plugin's I can control which scripts are allowed to run...

I still find IE not as reliable as Firefox. Chrome I won't even touch...

[Skybird]

Öh - kbit/s, I meant.

[krashkart]

IE does have its strengths, but on my computer it runs quite a bit slower than FF. If Microsoft would optimize its browser to run as fast as FF I'd probably use it more often.

[Sailor Steve]

I tried Firefox and had problems with my homepage, mainly with links not showing up. But that was a long time ago, and I'm sure it's long since been fixed.

I'm used to IE8, and it seems to run plenty fast for me, especially with my new cable connection that got hooked up about an hour ago, so I currently see no reason to change again.

[MaddogK]

Ahh more MS propaganda. Wont touch IE anymore, had too many 'issues' with security and still wish I could separate IE from the OS but I think the OS IS a browser.
Hmmm

Firefox hasn't let me down since ver 2 came out, especially with some awesome addins like noscript, ad_block plus, perspectives, and fireFTP running.

MS couldn't pay me to go back to IE.

[Sailor Steve]

So rather than discuss the realities, you turn it into another "mine's better than yours" argument.