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Title: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: Clive on July 20, 2009, 22:39

LINK (http://www.sophos.com/blogs/gc/g/2009/07/20/guest-blog-secure)

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: sam on July 21, 2009, 08:11

end of the day, surely it comes down to the user

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: Delgado on July 21, 2009, 09:01

I dont think that this is a question that will ever be answered 100%.

IE8 is as secure as any Browser in my opinion, providing you allow all patches etc and you have decent Security System installed. I mainly use Firefox however, as I like the way it saves passwords.

The main problem on the Internet, is the amount of people on it that havent got a clue what they are doing. I recently sorted out a friend of mines computer; this man had run a number of succesful businesses, but didnt even know what a firewall was!

These are the idiots that spread viruses etc.
 

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: Simon on July 21, 2009, 21:36

I agree with both of the above.  Just as a car is only as safe as it's driver, a browser is only as safe as it's user.

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: sam on July 21, 2009, 21:56

Quote from: Simon on July 21, 2009, 21:36

Just as a car is only as safe as it's driver, a browser is only as safe as it's user.

talking of that, its my driving test on friday.. avoid the roads :-D

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: Simon on July 21, 2009, 22:11

Best of luck!  I'm sure you'll be fine.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: Clive on July 21, 2009, 22:21

Ha!  I taught you well Sam!  You won't go far wrong if you remember how I drive.   ;D

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: GillE on July 22, 2009, 09:38

It is just a matter of keeping cool under pressure.  Don't let matters such as a screaming examiner or running pedestrians distract you.

Seriously, best wishes for Friday.  Passing my driving test gave me an enormous sense of achievement and I hope you experience the same elation.

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: Rik on July 22, 2009, 09:59

Seconded.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: chorleydave on July 22, 2009, 13:45

Good luck, Sam.  :thumbs:

Title: Re: Which is more secure - Internet Explorer or Firefox?
Post by: sam on July 23, 2009, 08:14

cheers :-D