Time to replace Internet Explorer with Firefox?

It has recently been announced that current versions of Internet Explorer have a serious security flaw. Antivirus software maker Trend Micro Inc. has said that the vulnerability could be  “adopted by … financially motivated criminals for more serious mayhem”. The flaw allows criminals to take control of an infected computer and steal passwords.

“If users can find an alternative browser, then that’s good mitigation against the threat.”

Rick Ferguson, senior security advisor at Trend Micro

With this is mind perhaps it is time for IE users to switch the Firefox which is a far more advanced system. Firefox is faster and more dynamic than Internet Explorer with plenty of add-ons available to customize it to your needs.

For more information about the security alert see the BBC news story.
Firefox can be downloaded here. Information about how to install it here.

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