Browser Security News

We’ve been talking about security a lot lately, and for good reason. Every one of us has been forced into a position where we have to think about it, and if we don’t, then we’ll pay the price for it. Many of us have become so lazy that we sometimes skip installing system updates or new antivirus definitions even though all we may really need to do is click a button and wait a little while. If it’s not streamlined and automatic, then we’ll somehow find a way to miss out on these important updates. If your behaviors are reminiscent of what’s described above, then it might be a good idea to ask yourself, "How much of a rush am I in that I can’t even take simple steps to improve my computer security?" Self-examination can be eye-opening, eh?

In relation to computer security, there is a gaping hole that is sometimes left wide open for attacks, and that is the Web browser. If you take the time to visualize your operating system as being a house, then picture the browser as representing the front door. It’s the way that you get into the homey setting that is your operating system, and it’s also the way that you get out into the world via the Internet. You wouldn’t necessarily invite malicious strangers to stay in your physical home and use/steal your resources for an extended period of time, would you? In fact, I’m willing to say that you probably have a deadbolt installed in your door to help protect you from harm, and some of you even have security systems that offer another layer of protection. OSWeekly.com - The State of Security Threats on Web Browsers