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This article is outdated. See my about browser security for updated information. Your Internet browser is the lid on Pandora’s box. A window to the madness of cyberspace. Visit the wrong website, click the wrong link, download the wrong file, and you’ll find out how effective that window is at protecting you.
The trouble with this article The true security differences in these browsers are nitpicky. I can safely recommend using any browser in this roundup (except for ) because the differences don’t mean a whole lot as long as you practice good security habits. This is a high-level overview, based on 1), 2) the averaged scores from the project, and 3) my own experiences with clients and colleagues. I should point out that the Browserscope project is not a good standalone comparison of which browser is the safest. It merely analyzes a certain “class” of attack vectors. There is much more to browser safety than a number can tell you. And keep in mind this is not a completely scientific comparison.
It’s not really possible to pick a “most secure” browser since all browsers have their strengths and weaknesses. Which Browser is the Most Secure and Private? Chrome is typically the most highly regarded for security. That sentiment is based in large part on a which was funded by Google themselves, as it so happens. A lot has changed since then, though Google appears to be staying on top of things pretty well. Its Browserscope tests are by far the highest in this roundup. It also has the second highest malware detection rate, right behind IE.
My biggest issue with Chrome is the fact that it’s developed by Google. Google makes their billions by knowing what you do, where you are, what you buy, and what type of hemorrhoid cream you prefer. Seriously, they want to know everything about you and giving us a browser on our computer is the absolute best way to get that information. That makes Chrome a huge privacy risk in my opinion. And because it’s not entirely open source, we can’t look inside and see how it works.
Chrome Summary • Security: Very good • Privacy: I have my doubts • Browserscope score: 16/17 I like Firefox the most – it’s my preferred browser. I wouldn’t put it’s security in the same class as Chrome, but it’s certainly not without its own strengths. For instance, it handles SSL certificate revocation extremely well, better than any other browser. Part of what makes it so popular is the small footprint. It’s lighter-weight than its competitors, not bundling things like Adobe Flashplayer in case you don’t want it. Overall, that means fewer features and less code, which presents less of an attack surface for bad guys to latch onto.
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My favorite thing about Firefox is its privacy. The source code is available for perusing, meaning anyone can crack it open and see its programming.
Firefox is the only browser that is fully open source. This is extremely good from a privacy standpoint because no one can hide stuff in there that we don’t want (like tracking software). Firefox’s development community (known as “Mozilla”) is a non-profit organization that exists simply to produce free quality software. That puts me at ease, knowing that Firefox is not being used as part of a larger financial agenda. Firefox Summary • Security: Good • Privacy: Very good • Browserscope score: 12/17 IE probably has the worst reputation for security.
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Unfortunately for them, that reputation isn’t entirely warranted these days but the stigma remains. The worst security issues are with older versions, like version 6 and 7. As long as you’re using version 10 or greater, you can avoid the worst problems.