Internet Explore 8 is more secure than Firefox and Chrome

Ability against malicious software (malware) and phishing (phishing) of Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) superior to other browsers.

IE8 is the most secure browser in the current browser as published by the Research Center for independent NSS Labs, USA. In July past, NSS Labs has done two studies to measure the ability to fight malware and phishing on the browser. Result is IE8 led two study compared 2 Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox 3, Apple Safari 4 et Opera 10 beta.


IE8 prove the superiority of anti-malware capabilities. (Source: Microsoft and NSS Labs).

According to NSS Labs, anti-malware capabilities of IE8 up to 81%. Firefox 3.0 while standing at No. 2 with the lower rate only 27%, (time to research, Firefox has been released May 3). Then the Safari 4 (21%), Chrome 2 (7%) and Opera 10 beta (1%).


IE8 in the other rivals in preventing phishing. (Source: Microsoft and NSS Labs).

Prevent phishing capabilities of Internet browsers are not too much difference as the ability to confront malware. IE8 continues to lead with the ability to succeed to 83%. Firefox 3.0 is proved competitors match the IE8 Games with success rate 80%. Opera is the third 10 (54%). Anti-phishing capabilities of Safari 4 is the lowest achieved only 2%.

Surprising is famous software protection comes Google Safe Browsing in Firefox and Google Chrome can not help the browser through opponents in IE8. They are waiting for Google to launch a new study about security features of the browser response studies of NSS Labs to protect his reputation.

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Internet Explore 8 is more secure than Firefox and Chrome

Optional Internet Explorer 8 set as default browser

Between this August (2009), a new update package of Internet Explorer 8 (IE8) will be applied to Microsoft software, allowing users to reject or accept the default settings.

Currently, when installed IE8 users will see the option "express settings", set IE8 as default without asking the users.

Microsoft has changed the way IE8 set as default browser during installation. Means users can select the desired option or do not want to make IE8 default as before anymore.


For the user has another browser as default, when you install IE8 will see an option. However, if previously set as default IE8 then it will not appear as the image.

Optional Internet Explorer 8 set as default browser

How Was Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 Rated?

The latest version of Microsoft’s web browser, Internet Explorer 8 (IE8), has been released and the general consensus is that most people like the new features, although there is some grumbling.

Compared to IE7, this new version offers some handy features to simplify the web experience. These features include:

Improved Tabs - When you open a new tab from a page you are viewing, IE8 places the tabs together and color codes them to form a group so you can quickly find related pages.

Increased Reliability - If you open a page that is damaged or corrupted, IE8 only closes the affected tab rather than the entire browser.

Enhanced Security - IE8 includes new security features such as cross-scripting filters and anti-phishing functions that block known phishing sites as well as show you a web page’s main domain so you can feel confident you are on a legitimate site.

Accelerators - You can deliver information from another website directly to the current page you are on with a single click, such as highlighting an address then calling up a map to show the location without leaving the current page.

Web Slices - These deliver information to IE8 from a web page you are not currently visiting, letting you monitor things like stock prices without navigating to the financial page.

Private Browsing - In this mode, IE8 will automatically delete all cookies, passwords, temporary files, and history when you close the browser.

Compatibility View - Pages designed for older browser versions may not display properly on IE8, but it can automatically switch to a compatibility mode that will correct the problem.

Most reviewers like the additions and enhancements that streamline the viewing experience and are now favorably comparing IE8 to its competitor Firefox. Still, there are some detractors. Users are reporting that IE8 can be a memory hog with its linked tabs and that it seems slower in operation than IE7. For most, however, the enhanced features and improved Internet experience make IE8 a worthwhile upgrade.

How Was Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 Rated?