By Joe Lofshult, on March 3rd, 2009%
I have to say up front that Firefox is already a more secure browser than Internet Explorer. However, the add-ons below can add even more security and privacy, and some other cool functionality, to your browsing experience.
NoScript - NoScript prevents untrusted Javascript code from being executed on your system without your permission. It also blocks Flash, . . . → Read More: Six Firefox Security Add-Ons You Should Consider
By Joe Lofshult, on February 6th, 2009%
Today I’ve created a Top Ten list (in David Letterman style) for the best ways to ensure your computer gets infected with some type of malicious software.
10) Click on every link you get in email messages and instant messages, whether you know who the messages are from or not.
9) Download lots of free applications over file . . . → Read More: Top 10 Ways To Get Your Computer Infected
By Joe Lofshult, on December 17th, 2008%
Mozilla, the organization that maintains the Firefox browser, has released patches for several critical security vulnerabilities in both versions 2 and 3 of the browser.
If you have your browser set to automatically check for updates (the default setting), it will automatically download the update and you will be prompted to install it. The new version numbers . . . → Read More: Important Firefox Updates Available