Sunday, July 30, 2006

Browser security

The bad guys are moving away from writing viruses and are instead placing malicious content into webpages to compromise your machine. Actions you can take to protect yourself include:
1) Ensure your browser is up-to-date. An easy way to check your PC is by using this tool.
2) A browser that is not patched or configured securely can be compromised when you visit a malicious website. Use this website to verify this. Select the appropriate check for your browser type.
3) Check how safe a website is before visiting it.

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