Firefox is the default Internet web browser for the millions of “informed netizens”, who care for their security and privacy. I have been using Firefox as my primary browser for the last three years ever since I started blogging. And apart from its security and safety feature in this safe internet browser, what I like most is its open source nature, which allows hundreds and thousands of independent developers to work over it and develop third party plugins, extensions and addons to customize the web browser to all individual needs.
Firefox Now Informs You About Unsecured Software and Applications
Firefox has been able to update itself by detecting the availability of the latest version. But now the deal has become even sweeter. With the latest versions of Firefox, it now informs you about the unsecured versions of various other software components and applications, which you might have on your computer.
In this post on Mozilla Blog, Johnathan Nightingale writes about how Mozilla is able to detect and warn the users if their version of the popular Adobe Flash Player plugin is out of date. You may already be aware that old versions of adobe flash player can cause crashes and other stability problems, and can also be a significant security risk.
But the best part is that many people, estimated to be about 1 million in the first week itself, were successfully pursuaded to upgrade their version of flash to the latest version and mitigate the potential security threat
Three Cheers for Firefox, the safest Internet Web Browser.
If you are still using Internet Explorer, we recommend you switching to Firefox for safety and Goocle Chrome for speed.
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Thanks for the notification, Silki. It’s good to know that I’m currently using the safest internet web browser in the world!
September 27th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Personally I’m a huge fan of the Firefox noscript addon it adds another level of security to Firefox.
October 13th, 2009 at 4:01 am
This article clearly explains how firefox is safer when compared to internet explorer and I use firefox currently and I found difference and its advantages…thanks to this blog for this useful information.
October 15th, 2009 at 9:40 am
We see firefox users as the more sophisticated internet users. Most people only use whatever is included in their package e.g. IE and other windows stuff. They’re the same people who are more than likely to have weak passwords, fall prey to phising etc…
Firefox can be hacked, I think its harder but for profit hackers would have a better return on their investment if they target IE users.
November 1st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Recent studys have found IE8 to be more secure than Firefox. http://www.tgdaily.com/content/view/41785/140/
Firefox did used to be very secure, because it was rarley used, as its user base has grown more people are actually looking for exploits, and finding them, in the past they simply went unnoticed.
November 3rd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
i’ll always using firefox for my internet browsing,
i’ve didn’t find another browser safest and fastest than firefox…
November 5th, 2009 at 10:26 am
I really must disagree. It’s just like the MAC users who insist that the MAC is so secure that it doesn’t need an anti-virus. The reality is that should a hacker or virus-writer turn their attentions to a MAC or FIREFOX with the same scrutiny that Microsoft suffer then both the MAC and FireFox would prove to be just as riddled through with securiy holes as any other product out there.
November 16th, 2009 at 9:42 am
I have never looked back since switching to FF – there are very few times I need to open IE infact only when I follow a link from MSN Messenger does it open. How do I stop messenger opening only IE and not using FF?
November 20th, 2009 at 12:17 am
I used firefox for years but since I got my new computer I have been using safari instead. I never thought about the open source aspect of it all, the plug ins etc. I liked ff, I just never got around to installing it again, I should give it another look see I guess.
January 4th, 2010 at 3:04 am
This article clearly explains how firefox is safer than the other internet.I usually use the firefox.Anyway thanks for the information sharing with us.Keep blogging.
February 15th, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Thanks This article clearly explains how the firefox is safer when compare it to internet explorer.
April 24th, 2010 at 3:05 am
Hi its informative to know about the firefox & its advantages…..me too using firefox….
August 16th, 2010 at 3:09 am
I completely agree with you.I use firefox all the time.