Best Browser for Malware Protection? - Comments Page 2

I realize that EarthLink.net is just Dial-Up &/or DSL with Web Mail & E-Mail spyware protection , but "earthlink" was not mentioned in this "Topic"

It matters little what browser you use if you are idiotically clicking on links and downloads. I have used Opera for about 15 years and have never had an issue. Safety starts when you turn the PC on, not via a browser choice.

I would also like to point out that even going close to IE is a bad idea. It is the most used browser, which means it will be the most attacked. No matter what protocols a browser uses it has nothing close to enough resources to figure out what some spotty translucent teenager creates in his smeg ridden bedroom.

I've had to uninstall IE10, rolling back dozen's of customers to IE9...what a fiasco of a browser it is!! Most of the user problems were banking sites and email sites that would not load. Did not know Comcast email and Gmail were such great security risks in IE10...what a crappy, poorly written browser!!!

@ coach anne - re: additional Firefox security

1. NoScript
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/noscript/

2. WebOfTrust
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/wot-safe-browsing-tool/

Bob, what about Firefox or Chrome on a Linux system. Linux seems to have less issues with virus and malware than Window$. I use Linux Mint Cinnamon 15. I have never had malware or virus issues on my operating system. It does not mean it will not happen, but. . . I feel the hackers have not targeted Linux yet because more people in the US use Micro$oft operating systems.

I am running XP and use both IE9 and Chrome regularly. Lately both are being bombarded by Web Attacks that are being blocked by my Norton 360, not by the browser. I also recently purchased HitmanPro, which runs a quick scan at start up.

I always appreciate a good article on security.

I was a system builder for almost 20 years, which included trouble-shooting and malware removal. IE has always been and remains my preferred browser - except when I'm going to sites filled with banners and ads. At those times nothing beats Opera and its ability to block content.

Each browser has problems, so go with the one that has problems you can live with - but always use anti-malware protection.

I use Malwarebytes Pro with active protection and malicious website blocking, and Avast Free anti-virus with all shields enabled. My Draytek modem provides the firewall. Lastly, I use Peerblock to block unwanted connections to my PC. Most people would be amazed at how often someone in China is looking for an open port on their system.

Can't help wondering if it helps to run the browser sandboxed?

I avoid IE like the plague as had lots of issues and also moved away from Firefox for the same reason. However I have rarely had any issues since I started using Comodo Dragon, coupled with Comodo Firewall, AVG Antivirus, spybot S&D, spyware blaster and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware!

Re: Can't send attachments in Win 7 with IE10.
Yes you can, I just did - from my Gmail account to my AOL account. Got it, opened it, played it. Had me worried for a minute though.

The version of FF tested has been replaced 3 times. FF just updated on my system to version 22. FF also has many add on security utilities which have been previously mentioned.

Been using IE since the stone age - no issues whatsoever!