The browser wars are here - with big players like Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox fighting tooth-and-nail for marketshare.
The good news is that users are benefiting from the fight, with vendors using new security features as differentiators in an attempt to make you switch your browser.
And there's good reason for you to be pleased that browsers are tackling security problems, as so much of today's malware is delivered via the web, or has a web-based component.
So, here's the question - if one of your friends or family had suffered a computer security problem, what browser would you recommend that they use? What's your preferred browser security-wise?
And don't just make your vote - tell us why you made your choice by leaving a comment below.
Thanks for sharing your point of view!
Comments (65)
I've used all of them. I like Google Chrome, it feels light weight and pretty fast, but I'm not convinced yet. I've been using Firefox for over 5 years and it feels the best one so far, but that's just my personal opinion.
Chrome is the fastest I have found and I have all my google stuff synced across various items which is quick and helpful. I don't like IE as it just takes forever. Firefox was OK when i used it but Chrome has always had the speed.
FireFox is best plus great addons, Chrome is just spyware for Google.
I used to use Firefox, mainly for the range of plug-ins available but recent versions seem to have become bloated and slower so switched to Chrome. I like the speed, the clean interface and the ability to sync across PCs, the range of plug-ins is improving too.
It's probably not as fast and secure as Chrome, but I stick with Firefox for its vast choice of add-ons.
It's my main choice on Windows, Mac and Ubuntu, but in Android (ICS), it's not fitting the bill yet, especially since it still not working properly with the non-english keyboard dock of my Asus Transformer, so I juggle between Browser, Opera and Chrome.
It's my main choice on Windows, Mac and Ubuntu, but in Android (ICS), it's not fitting the bill yet, especially since it still not working properly with the non-english keyboard dock of my Asus Transformer, so I juggle between Browser, Opera and Chrome.
I used to be a great fan of Firefox because of the plug-ins and personalisation options but I found the last couple of releases very buggy so I've switched to Chrome which is more reliable - miss the app tabs though.
I chose Internet Explorer since I really like IE 10 in Windows 8. It will support Do No Track by default too. This is great since I very much dislike Google Analytics, the Twitter Platform API and Facebook tracking that is appearing on many sites today.
The Tracking Protection lists of IE help me block all of the above analytics easily:
http://www.iegallery.com/en-us/trackingprotectionlists
On average, IE 9 is ever so slightly slower than Chrome (v22.0.1229.26 Beta) i.e. 136 ms in the Sunspider JavaScript benchmark compared to 135 ms for Chrome. IE 10, 64 bit beats both at 118 ms (when tested on the same hardware via a dual boot).
However, for me in general use all of the above browsers are very snappy.
Thanks.
The Tracking Protection lists of IE help me block all of the above analytics easily:
http://www.iegallery.com/en-us/trackingprotectionlists
On average, IE 9 is ever so slightly slower than Chrome (v22.0.1229.26 Beta) i.e. 136 ms in the Sunspider JavaScript benchmark compared to 135 ms for Chrome. IE 10, 64 bit beats both at 118 ms (when tested on the same hardware via a dual boot).
However, for me in general use all of the above browsers are very snappy.
Thanks.
Chrome, because it's one of the most secure options while still working well.
It used to be firefox, but its update mechanism is buggy leading to browser not being properly updated with security fixes, which in 2012 is unacceptable. Additionally, firefox lacks sandboxing, and this is also major drawback from security standpoint.
IE is quite secure, but functionally speaking I tend to always encounter problems that force me to use another browser. And its settings are so horrible, e.g. try disabling Java for a good laugh.
It used to be firefox, but its update mechanism is buggy leading to browser not being properly updated with security fixes, which in 2012 is unacceptable. Additionally, firefox lacks sandboxing, and this is also major drawback from security standpoint.
IE is quite secure, but functionally speaking I tend to always encounter problems that force me to use another browser. And its settings are so horrible, e.g. try disabling Java for a good laugh.
I use opera , it's 64 bit, fast light, less security problems than others,easy to set to "do not track", loads of great security extensions,ghostery,flag button,addblocker,web of trust,the speed dial is easy to use and looks great,loads of skins available and It's not a tool for google to spy and track all of my web viewing.
I wouldn't recommend any specific browser on security as each has been hit at some point. I recommend Chrome as it's been the fastest for me. Of course the main thing I try to hammer home is for family and friends to keep their OS and browsers patched up to date.
Chrome is the most secure, in my opinion, because, according to Forbes at least (http://www.forbes.com/sites/andygreenberg/2012/03/23/shopping-for-zero-days-an-price-list-for-hackers-secret-software-exploits/), criminals pay the most for zero-day bugs in chrome and IE. I think IE's popularity is what makes the bugs more valuable, whereas Chrome's difficulty of exploitation is what gives it it's value. For this reason, from a security standpoint, I would recommend Chrome.
I thought this was about security , not speed, or preferences, or plug-ins. I still think IE is the most secure at present. Maybe not the fastest, but that's not what you are asking
I use Firefox. I like the GUI. Being a non profit, they are not likely to sell your privacy for a buck.
I use 3 browsers: chrome mostly, firefox for an external server I use for scientific journal access which screws up normal browsing and IE for my work email on outlook365 which only works on IE.
You can't rely on just one browser anymore!
You can't rely on just one browser anymore!
its a tie between mozilla and chromium. alls i know is i think i would recommend injecting yourself with infected needles before dare using internet exploder. that is all.
From a security point of view the choice is impossible, they change so frequently that the (apparent) best on month probably won't be within a month or two.
I use a few but Firefox gets my vote for flexibility if only because of the wide range of add-ons available but the frequent (supposedly) major upgrades drive me mad because language packs don't upgrade automatically and don't have the flexibility to support multiple major versions.
On my Mac I use Safari more than Firefox. It has a great built in feed reader.
I use a few but Firefox gets my vote for flexibility if only because of the wide range of add-ons available but the frequent (supposedly) major upgrades drive me mad because language packs don't upgrade automatically and don't have the flexibility to support multiple major versions.
On my Mac I use Safari more than Firefox. It has a great built in feed reader.
Firefox for me. After using Chrome for many years I decided to return back to Firefox. It's all about the security and privacy Add-ons that at least make me feel more secure online:
NoScript
AdBlock Plus
Better Privacy
HTTPS Everywhere
DoNotTrackPlus
Ghostery
Admittedly some of these Add-ons are available on Chrome as extensions. However, the reality is that if you want to be more private online Chrome is in essence a very fast, lightweight and reliable Google Analytics tool for your browsing habits.
NoScript
AdBlock Plus
Better Privacy
HTTPS Everywhere
DoNotTrackPlus
Ghostery
Admittedly some of these Add-ons are available on Chrome as extensions. However, the reality is that if you want to be more private online Chrome is in essence a very fast, lightweight and reliable Google Analytics tool for your browsing habits.
Chrome for it's speed ... but depending on what I am doing I also use Firefox & Opera ... IE is far too slow
Firefox for me.
After using Chrome for many years I decided to return back to Firefox. It\'s all about the security and privacy Add-ons that at least make me feel more secure online:
NoScript
AdBlock Plus
Better Privacy
HTTPS Everywhere
DoNotTrackPlus
Ghostery
Admittedly some of these Add-ons are available on Chrome as extensions. However, the reality is that if you want to increase your privacy online Chrome is in essence a very fast, lightweight and reliable Google Analytics tool for your browsing habits.
After using Chrome for many years I decided to return back to Firefox. It\'s all about the security and privacy Add-ons that at least make me feel more secure online:
NoScript
AdBlock Plus
Better Privacy
HTTPS Everywhere
DoNotTrackPlus
Ghostery
Admittedly some of these Add-ons are available on Chrome as extensions. However, the reality is that if you want to increase your privacy online Chrome is in essence a very fast, lightweight and reliable Google Analytics tool for your browsing habits.
Mainly Firefox because it has been working for me reasonably well for some time. Chrome is also used at times but for a weather site, the date stamp in Firefox is in my time and not UTC (GMT) time
I personally use Chrome most of the time, since it feels fast and light-weight. However, if anyone's having security problems, I'd suggest Firefox.
Security-wise, I just feel safer with Firefox, with it's wide variety of security related plug-ins that are pretty straight forward to use.
Security-wise, I just feel safer with Firefox, with it's wide variety of security related plug-ins that are pretty straight forward to use.
Iceweasel/Firefox, for openness and tunability. Not had good experience with Chrome yet and have found too many quirks with IE and Safari.
I've always prefered Firefox over the others. I have to use IE for work with several applications, but otherwise I just find it to be clunky and annoying.
Chrome just feels like an empty shell when using it; it just feels like there is no substance. And as posted below, it's a great way for google to keep tabs on you (he says, while having a gmail account...).
I haven't used Safari or Opera for quite a while now, but when I have FF running with the addons I like, I don't see a need to change just yet, and I hate installing programmes on my computer just for the sake of it.
Chrome just feels like an empty shell when using it; it just feels like there is no substance. And as posted below, it's a great way for google to keep tabs on you (he says, while having a gmail account...).
I haven't used Safari or Opera for quite a while now, but when I have FF running with the addons I like, I don't see a need to change just yet, and I hate installing programmes on my computer just for the sake of it.
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