In reply to a post by 12eason:

Wrong. If you ignore browser, OS and other app security and rely instead on firewalls and antivirus software, you haven't got a clue

I didn't say that. I said that it was foolish to assume your computer was safe, based purely on your choice of browser.

No-one claimed they are assuming their computer is safe just because of their browser choice.

Actually, I have all the usual security programs, plus one sent free from my bank to check that the logon page is not a spoof, plus I operate in Limited User mode for routine computing, plus I empty all caches daily. My network uses WPA2 encrytion and I have MAC address filtering. Is it not a fact that some browsers are safer than others then? I genuinely don't know, and would like to add yet another layer of safety - hence my question.

It's true that IE is not secure. Using a different browser will remove threats that IE poses.

Hmmm...... sounds like we have a real expert here.

That must be the best line I have come across on this forum yet.

In reply to a post by BatBoy:

It's true that IE is not secure. Using a different browser will remove threats that IE poses.

...... and will add all the threats that the new browser poses. No software is 100% secure. More security holes are found (and patched) in IE because it is by far the most used browser in the world, and the one most targeted by scammers. If more people used Firefox, Chrome, etc, would more threats be found in those ?

IE is inherently insecure. It's almost as if Microsoft deliberately added security holes into it. Also, there's a time-lag between a problem being reported and Microsoft fixing it due to budgetary constraints. Firefox on the other hand has millions of resources available being open-source and you can fix it yourself if you want.

In reply to a post by BatBoy:

IE is inherently insecure. It's almost as if Microsoft deliberately added security holes into it.

Congratulations. You have surpassed yourself, which can't be easy.

Have you thought about a job on the Daily Mail ?

In reply to a post by BatBoy:

IE is inherently insecure. It's almost as if Microsoft deliberately added security holes into it. Also, there's a time-lag between a problem being reported and Microsoft fixing it due to budgetary constraints. Firefox on the other hand has millions of resources available being open-source and you can fix it yourself if you want.

Well, you may have to.......


Germany warns against use of Firefox browser