Internet Explorer 9 Offers Best Protection
PC Mag / By Neil J. Rubenking
December 14, 2010
According to statistics from Trend Micro, at present 53 percent of malware attacks come directly from the Internet, compared with just 12 percent via e-mail. Many of those Internet-based attacks involve social engineering, tricking users into initiating or permitting a malicious download. In recognition of the prevalence of this threat, vector modern browsers include built-in filters to protect users. NSS Labs put six browsers to the test using real-world threats and found that Internet Explorer 9 beta offers vastly more protection than the rest.
