Re: Medium setting in IE ok for home user?

From: Duane Arnold (notme_at_notme.com)
Date: 07/29/04

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    "RaYzor" <no@no.no.net.org.tv.com.edu.welf> wrote in news:OhZNc.85561
    $bp1.37922@twister.nyroc.rr.com:

    >
    > "Leythos" <void@nowhere.com> wrote in message
    > news:MPG.1b71f044c9168f4c98a7fb@news-server.columbus.rr.com...
    >> In article <9534CCE6F133431E75@127.0.0.1>, franklin_lo@mail.com
    says...
    >> > It is ok for a home user on WinXP to set IE6's Security Settings to
    >> > 'Medium'.
    >> >
    >> > Are there any malware exploits, malicious websites, etc which might
    >> > cause my PC damage on that setting?
    >>
    >> There is a very good explanation of how you should have your internet
    >> security settings configured available from Microsoft - I'll post the
    >> link at the bottom.
    >
    >>-- snip--<
    >> If I were you, I would download and install Mozilla Firefox 0.9.2
    from:
    >> http://www.mozilla.org/download.html
    >>
    >> I use Mozilla on almost every web site, except MS Outlook Web Access
    >> sites, and it's a very capable browser, even works at my online bank.
    >
    > Firefox is a joke in comparison to features. Teach SECURITY, not
    options
    > that are woeful in comparison.
    >
    > RaYzor
    >
    >

    A jewel from RaYzor the ZA security expert's expert. I am sure it meet
    his tests. ;-)

    Duane :)

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