Calls Against Internet Explorer Grow Louder

**dj_stick** · Jul 1, 2004, 01:32 AM

"When questioned by TechNewsWorld, a Microsoft representative indicated the software giant does not give any credence to the idea that using a Web browser other than Internet Explorer would solve anyone's security problems. Nevertheless, after incidents such as last week's Internet Information Services (IIS) attack scare, security advisories have been repeatedly cautioning users against the use of Internet Explorer.

Security advisories and reports typically include preventive measures that computer users can take to avoid malicious Internet attacks, but one piece of advice is on the rise: Use a Web browser other than Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Internet Explorer. Security experts themselves have indicated that their own use of Mozilla, Netscape or Opera -- some of the most popular alternative Web browsers -- suggests that non-Microsoft browsers are more safe than IE."

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Source: TechNewsWorld

Jul 1, 2004, 01:32 AM	#1
dj_stick Apple Fanboy? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Basement of the first floor Posts: 17,485 Rep Power: 190 System Specs	Calls Against Internet Explorer Grow Louder "When questioned by TechNewsWorld, a Microsoft representative indicated the software giant does not give any credence to the idea that using a Web browser other than Internet Explorer would solve anyone's security problems. Nevertheless, after incidents such as last week's Internet Information Services (IIS) attack scare, security advisories have been repeatedly cautioning users against the use of Internet Explorer. Security advisories and reports typically include preventive measures that computer users can take to avoid malicious Internet attacks, but one piece of advice is on the rise: Use a Web browser other than Microsoft's (Nasdaq: MSFT) Internet Explorer. Security experts themselves have indicated that their own use of Mozilla, Netscape or Opera -- some of the most popular alternative Web browsers -- suggests that non-Microsoft browsers are more safe than IE." Read More Source: TechNewsWorld