Internet Interests
How Safe is your Web Browser?
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Communicator, and about 30 other different web browsers are being used to "surf" the Internet at this time. Are any of them more secure than others? Absolutely, emphatically, yes! Look for the ones with 128-bit, or better, encryption as they are superior web browsers.
Are You Aware that...
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One major web browser failed in their attempt to rewrite millions of lines of code for their web browser. They have continued to simply add more protection methods while leaving the old security compromises in place. |
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Another major provider took the time to completely rewrite their web browser and their security precautions have resulted in a very secure web browser. |
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Over a year ago a major push from many corporate IS departments began to migrate towards the more secure and powerful MS Internet Explorer. |
Since this is a publicly accessible document, I can not ethically describe the security problems in detail. Please be aware that several web browsers have left many "backdoors" open that malicious hackers continue to take advantage of and which allow these malicious hackers to "use" your computer whenever you are online.
Did You Know?
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Netscape Navigator and other web browsers improperly handle JavaScript, DHTML, XML, and ActiveX components. |
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Most web browsers cannot support many of the website features that are being used today without special plug-ins, patches, or upgrades. You may be missing a substantial amount of a web site content if you are not using MS Internet Explorer or another reputable web-browser with 128-bit encryption. |
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Most professional web developers have discontinued designing web sites that support Netscape Navigator and many other browsers because of their inherent weaknesses and security problems. |
Conclusion:
I have found Microsoft Internet Explorer with 128-bit security encryption to be perhaps the most stable and secure web browser available. Using less secure web browsers is simply an invitation for malicious hackers to come and destroy your computer system. In the past, web browser competitors had very similar products. For the most part, Microsoft has kept up with the latest technology and security methods while many of their competitors have not.
We all hear about the occasional viruses that attack Microsoft Internet Explorer. There are two specific reasons for this. First, it is the most widely used web browser. And secondly, the name Microsoft makes headlines that sell newspapers. Does this mean that MSIE is weak? No, it simply means that more people are affected because more people use MSIE. It also means that there are more people to work on these problems when they occur.
Finally, many people resent Bill Gates and Microsoft's success and therefore use web browsers other than MS Internet Explorer. These people may feel better, but they are taking a very big risk when it comes to their Internet security. Think about it, Microsoft includes the MS Internet Explorer for free so not using the web browser has little effect on Bill Gates or Microsoft but it could have a tremendous effect on your Internet security protection.
By
Steve Duell
Chapter Webmaster