The Ultimate Browser Security Face-Off

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The Ultimate Browser Security Face-Off
by Tom Kaneshige, InfoWorld
Feb 19, 2009

Details of testing and evaluation are in the full article but here are the conclusions, with browsers rated from best to worst:

1. Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 beta 2
   Internet Explorer is the powerhouse browser, boasting more than 1,300 security controls, whereas the second closest browser (Firefox) has 150. Internet Explorer has five security zones that are easily configurable, and allows you to turn off JavaScript and add-ons. It's the only browser with parental controls. ... Internet Explorer's superior security controls should be weighed against the fact that it's the most frequently attacked browser in the world.
   
2. Mozilla Firefox 3.12
3. Apple Safari 3.2.1
4. Opera 9.63
5. Google Chrome 1.0

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