Saturday, July 31, 2004
Stay alert even after you switch Web browsers
Microsoft's Internet Explorer is like the fat kid in the schoolyard. Everyone likes to make fun of it.
Just like in the schoolyard, the criticism isn't completely fair. No matter what browser you use, you still need to stay alert and keep your software up to date.
The latest example is in Mozilla, the browser I'm using right now. The most concise description I've seen is at security firm Secunia's website. The problem allows a nasty web site to change your browser's appearance. That matters because, for example, a nasty web site could put a fake padlock at the bottom right to make you think you could type in your credit card number.
You can protect yourself by simply being street smart. Stay out of bad neighborhoods on the web, or stay alert when you visit them. Don't trust a link from someone you don't trust.
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Just like in the schoolyard, the criticism isn't completely fair. No matter what browser you use, you still need to stay alert and keep your software up to date.
The latest example is in Mozilla, the browser I'm using right now. The most concise description I've seen is at security firm Secunia's website. The problem allows a nasty web site to change your browser's appearance. That matters because, for example, a nasty web site could put a fake padlock at the bottom right to make you think you could type in your credit card number.
You can protect yourself by simply being street smart. Stay out of bad neighborhoods on the web, or stay alert when you visit them. Don't trust a link from someone you don't trust.
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