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Viper1 said:
vivster said:

As network security administrator I say to you that the risk lies entirely with the user and the implemented security policies. 99.999% of all attacks through the browser are not via the browser's backdoors but irresponisble user behavior and weak security policies. Another browser doesn't make you automatically safer.

In fact, I found the IE be even more stringent in keeping the user in check than let's say Chrome, regarding active elements on websites and downloads.

I'm not endorsing IE because it's a pain to work with but it certainly has an undeserved bad rep when in comes to security. When those security concerns come from users using older versions. I can assure you that using an older version of Chrome and Firefox carry their own security risks. A person using a new version of IE is not less safe than any other up to date browser. In fact, in some companies it's even preferably thanks to the windows integration.

Fully agreed about users being the bigger issue.  But time to patch is one that a user doesn't control and is the reason IE is still less secure.

Patches are always too late. It doesn't matter if they're a day or a week too late. If you are a target then no timely patch will help you. If you're not a target, timely patches are irrelevant. It seems like an irresponsible thing to say by a security administrator but it's the sad truth.



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Viper1 said:
vivster said:

As network security administrator I say to you that the risk lies entirely with the user and the implemented security policies. 99.999% of all attacks through the browser are not via the browser's backdoors but irresponisble user behavior and weak security policies. Another browser doesn't make you automatically safer.

In fact, I found the IE be even more stringent in keeping the user in check than let's say Chrome, regarding active elements on websites and downloads.

I'm not endorsing IE because it's a pain to work with but it certainly has an undeserved bad rep when in comes to security. When those security concerns come from users using older versions. I can assure you that using an older version of Chrome and Firefox carry their own security risks. A person using a new version of IE is not less safe than any other up to date browser. In fact, in some companies it's even preferably thanks to the windows integration.

Fully agreed about users being the bigger issue.  But time to patch is one that a user doesn't control and is the reason IE is still less secure.

oooh!i know this,...but hasnt annoyed me, because i think my norton internet security,malwarbytes,and anti exploit cover this vulnerability ...or not?...plus the adguard and advance system care security reinforce and some other safety  tweaks?



tak13 said:
Viper1 said:
vivster said:

As network security administrator I say to you that the risk lies entirely with the user and the implemented security policies. 99.999% of all attacks through the browser are not via the browser's backdoors but irresponisble user behavior and weak security policies. Another browser doesn't make you automatically safer.

In fact, I found the IE be even more stringent in keeping the user in check than let's say Chrome, regarding active elements on websites and downloads.

I'm not endorsing IE because it's a pain to work with but it certainly has an undeserved bad rep when in comes to security. When those security concerns come from users using older versions. I can assure you that using an older version of Chrome and Firefox carry their own security risks. A person using a new version of IE is not less safe than any other up to date browser. In fact, in some companies it's even preferably thanks to the windows integration.

Fully agreed about users being the bigger issue.  But time to patch is one that a user doesn't control and is the reason IE is still less secure.

oooh!i know this,...but hasnt annoyed me, because i think my norton internet security,malwarbytes,and anti exploit cover this vulnerability ...or not?...plus the adguard and advance system care security reinforce and some other safety  tweaks?

You should install McAfee and AVG as well just to be extra safe. More is always better.



HigHurtenflurst said:
tak13 said:
Viper1 said:
vivster said:

As network security administrator I say to you that the risk lies entirely with the user and the implemented security policies. 99.999% of all attacks through the browser are not via the browser's backdoors but irresponisble user behavior and weak security policies. Another browser doesn't make you automatically safer.

In fact, I found the IE be even more stringent in keeping the user in check than let's say Chrome, regarding active elements on websites and downloads.

I'm not endorsing IE because it's a pain to work with but it certainly has an undeserved bad rep when in comes to security. When those security concerns come from users using older versions. I can assure you that using an older version of Chrome and Firefox carry their own security risks. A person using a new version of IE is not less safe than any other up to date browser. In fact, in some companies it's even preferably thanks to the windows integration.

Fully agreed about users being the bigger issue.  But time to patch is one that a user doesn't control and is the reason IE is still less secure.

oooh!i know this,...but hasnt annoyed me, because i think my norton internet security,malwarbytes,and anti exploit cover this vulnerability ...or not?...plus the adguard and advance system care security reinforce and some other safety  tweaks?

You should install McAfee and AVG as well just to be extra safe. More is always better.

Also encrypt all your storage and only go into the internet with a vpn tunnel through TOR.

If all else fails: Layer 1 firewall!



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