Modern web browsers represent another potential source of and platform
for vulnerabilities within an organization (think plug-ins). They also
offer an additional layer of protection on the endpoint, with malware
and phishing reputation services becoming standard.
Research in this category includes NSS Labs' recurring, standardized
testing of web browser security.
At the end of 2011, Chrome’s protection rate steadily climbed to just over 50% before suddenly falling back to 20%. At the same time, Firefox and Safari’s block rate moved in the opposite direction. Chrome, Firefox and Safari all use Google’s Safe Browsing API, and Google has publicly stated that it has not withheld data from their Safe Browsing feed. So what should end users make of the results? Learn More »
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A test of web browser protection against socially-engineered malware targeting users around the globe. Learn More »
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Our first test of web browser protection against socially-engineered malware targeting European users. Learn More »
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Our first test of web browser protection against socially-engineered malware targeting Asia-Pacific users. Learn More »
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Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome were the subject of a Google-funded publication by security reseller Accuvant in which Google Chrome comes out on top, seemingly at the expense of Mozilla Firefox. What should end users make of the results? Learn More »
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This free report followed the same Live Testing methodology as the two previous tests conducted in 2009. Learn More »
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In September 2010, NSS Labs performed the fourth test of web browser protection against socially-engineered malware—the most common and impactful security threat facing Internet users today. Learn More »
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The second group test of web browser protection against socially engineered malware. This free report examines the ability of five different web browsers to protect users from this leading threat. Learn More »
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Group test of web browser protection against phishing attacks. This free report examines the ability of five different web browsers to protect users. Learn More »
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During Q1 2009, NSS Labs performed the industry's first comprehensive test of web browser protection against socially engineered malware. This free report examines the ability of six different web browsers to protect users from this leading threat. Learn More »
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