Re: Medium setting in IE ok for home user?

phn_at_icke-reklam.ipsec.nu
Date: 07/29/04 

Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 06:11:22 +0000 (UTC)

In comp.security.misc RaYzor <no@no.no.net.org.tv.com.edu.welf> wrote:

> "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.

Security -is- about being careful with features. IE throws in and uses
everuthing like a turkish market, mozilla has a few *selected* features
well designed and working.

The popup blocking alone would be strong reasons to consider mozilla. 

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