What browser is safest & not easy to hack into?
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Mozilla Firefox 1.5. It's also easy to use and fast. Download it at http://www.mozilla.com/
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It depends on your browser.  I use Firefox in part because it lets me erase all that stuff under the Privacy options.  Microsoft software is not as forgiving/forgetting.
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The term "best" is relative to your needs.\n\nIf your need to browse websites in a secure and fast manner is highest then Opera would be your choice (my personal preference).\n\nIf your need to be able to access most of the world's websites without a few sites being "unviewable" is highest then Internet Explorer would be your choice (but at a security risk).\n\nIf you want a browser with loads of technical add-ons to play with then Firefox would be your choice.\n\n<-------------->\n\nI prefer Opera because its download size is small, it provides the fastest browsing experience, it is the most secure browser, it has had so few vulnerabilities, vulnerabilities are patched the quickest, it is the most standards-compliant browser, it originated tabbed browsing, it originated "mouse gestures", it uses relatively little RAM, it includes an email client (POP3 & IMAP) with SPAM filtering, it includes an RSS reader, it includes a chat client, it includes a news protocol reader, it includes a fully functional download manager (future versions will be the first browser to include BitTorrent support), includes a WAP browser within it, supports small-screen rendering to see how pages look on cell phones, its highly customizable, if your PC crashes Opera remembers all your browsing tabs, it runs on Java MIDP for phones, it runs on Linux/UNIX and other platforms, etc.\n\nYou can't go wrong  :-)
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Opera is a browser which is a lighter program compared to Internet Explorer so its is fast and most of the spyware attack internet explorer so its is comparatively safer then internet explorer. Try it its good
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Norton internet security sucks. I removed it because it made my computer extremely slow. If you're afraid something's going to happen, just use the firefox browser, it is completely safe. I have had it for over a year now without norton and I have had no problems whatsoever. If you plan on going to hacking websites or porn websites where you can acquire spyware or something like that, then keep norton.
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Something that others missed is that don't use Internet Explorer at all. Rather use the free Firefox browser from Mozilla. Many spyware attacks exploit the vulnerabilities of Internet Explorer. Mozilla Firefox is relatively more secure and gives you a better surfing experience with tabbed browsing and customization using extensions.
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Opera's security tools are inaccessible but it is protecting you unlike ie explorer. Opera is much faster than internet explorer and much safer. It also depends on what kind of opera you have if you have standard version you cant modify your tools if you have custom you can. But if I were you I would stick with standard version.
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There are at least three browsers that are better:\nFirefox, Opera and Mozilla.\n   The main reason being that they are all much safer to surf with than I E or I E based browsers such as DeepNet Explorer or Avant.\n   Also Firefox and especially Opera are faster and come with an integrated rss/xml-feeds reader.\n   Another thing is that there are hundreds of useful and excellent plugins for Firefox.\n   Moreover Mozilla, Opera and Firefox let you see the webpages as they should be seen. I E is hopeless in that regard.\n   I would say: try it and see for yourself. You'll drop I E...
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They both have good and bad points. but having both with neither set as the default browser is the best of both worlds.IE7 is usually the one exploited by most HACKERS because it holds easily the largest share of computers on the net so security could be an issue.Some web sites only work in IE so you couldn't use Firefox,ie (online games etc.).One more thing, you'll have to download and install separate versions of Flashplayer & Shockwave for each browser.Java runs on both so no need to worry about that.Unless you only have 64 Mb of memory or 2Gb of Hd space then try both and make up your own mind.There is another browser called Opera which is also great (probably the best),but only use it if you know what your doing.
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YES-(idea) use firefox browser and wont have that trouble.but will need to keep IE for some bank sites,etc.
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Yahoo! does not have an actual browser as best I know. But you can make Yahoo! your homepage by going to Internet Options and entering http://www.yahoo.com/ where it says to enter the address of your homepage.\n\nIf what you're looking for is a more secure browser that is easier to use and has better extensions that you can add on, I'd recommend Mozilla Firefox. I don't know of anyone who's tried it who hasn't liked it.
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use firefox and not ie it is way better and will save your passwords and everything
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I recently switched to Mozilla Firefox.  I know it supposed to much more secure and all that, but what I really like about it is its customizability.  You can download all kinds of extensions and themes and add your own buttons and toolbars.  Everything is so much more accessable.
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Install SiteAdvisor/ It will tell you if the site you intend\nto enter is safe of not.\n\nValid for IE and Mozilla-Firefox Browser\n\ntry\ngood luck
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try firefox or opera they are pretty good alternative and more secure too....also download ad-aware by lavasoft its free just search the net...your computer is loaded already with spywares due to internet explorer's security vulnerabilities
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Smart question. It is tricky business indeed.\nWell, I recomend:\n- Kaspersky AntiVirus Personal Pro (for antiviral purposes)\n- ZoneAlarm Pro (a truly powerfull firewall, trust me!)\n- Ad-Aware Pro (besides the excellent spyware detection rate is has an useful antispyware shield)\n- Mozilla Firefox (as main browser - it is the safest)\nIf all of this seems too complicated, you might want to try the Kaspersky Security Suite. Anyway I do NOT recommend neither Norton nor Trend Micro. McAfee maybe, or BitDefender Internet Security 2006. This is all. Have fun searching for these on Google.\nI mention that I have tested these all...
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I agree - Mozilla Firefox is the best.  It has some unique features, such as the multi-tab browsing that allows one to view more than one site within just one browser window, and does a great job of blocking pop-ups.  This link tells you more about it:\n\nhttp://www.mozilla.com/firefox/