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[Real Reality]

Yet Another Reason to Not Use Internet Explorer
Attention to anyone who's still foolish enough to use Internet Explorer:

As though your Web browser weren't vulnerable enough to spyware, secret ActiveX controls and other hacker attacks, security experts have now unveiled an even more insidious hole. Phishers (people who try to intercept your Web passwords and private information) can now make any text they like appear in the address bar. They can, for example, make it look like you're viewing the Web page of PayPal or eBay; when you "log in," you'll actually be sending your account information straight into the phishers' databases.

So what should you do? If you ask me, you should switch immediately to the free, infinitely superior browser Firefox (if you use Windows or Mac) or Safari (Mac OS X). You'll absolutely love its tabbed browsing, pop-up window stopper and other advanced features-and you'll be safe from most of the security holes in Internet Explorer.
The New York Times (December 24, 2004)
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/24/technology/circuits/24pogues-posts.html

Firefox
http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/
Safari
http://www.apple.com/safari/

[Gollum]

I use the new Firefox about 50% of the time or so. I have it set up as my default, but end up having to load IE whenenver I encounter a variety of issues, including:

-- Won't stream .wmv files-- must download and open the WM application
-- Numerous Flash errors on Korean sites like cyworld and enuri.com

[fandeath]

I use both Firefox and IE6, but I still use IE as my default. It will be hard to shift the majority of people away from IE.


The moment firefox gains a large enough marketshare, it will also be targeted by hackers and all weaknesses will be exposed.

[Sage Monkey]

I've seen the paypal one, it came in an email asking me to login and do something. It actually directed me to a very authentic looking site with the right address and everything. The link opened in Firefox by the way so the problem isn't limited to IE. I actually logged into the site and then noticed that things about my account weren't right and was instantly suspicious when it started asking for my visa information. Needless to say, I opened up the real paypal site instantly upon becoming suspicious and changed my password. It scared the crap out of me.

I am usually very security savvy when it comes to computers so the fact that I fell for the fraud enough to actually visit the site and login means that it is looks pretty authentic. Be careful people.

[Demophobe]

[hari seldon]

[fandeath]

Sorry, I didn't buy into the hype. And nothing is 100% 'secure'. As with anything that becomes popular, there will be a backlash.

Here's an interesting blog about the subject:
http://www.blawgchannel.com/2004/11/todays_browser_.html

[Sage Monkey]

[fandeath]

Yes, I agree it wouldn't be as big as a target as Microsoft, but if it can be exploited, it will.

[The King of Kwangju]

[hari seldon]

[hari seldon]

[Cthulhu]

Love Firefox. Of course, I always hated Explorer and loved Netscape. Windows and its components are a perpetual "work in progress."