For most people, the web browser is central to what you do on your computer. Companies are increasingly putting more and more services on the web and are encouraging their customers online. Securing your web browser is a vital part of surfing the web safely and keeping your computer free of viruses, spyware and other threats.
Most people own a computer which runs Microsoft Windows XP or other variants of the Windows operating system. This means that by default most people use Microsofts Internet Explorer browser and therefore hackers focus their efforts on finding vulnerabilities in this program.
The most important step you can take to securing your web browser is to make sure that the version you are using is the most current version and has all the latest patches or updates installed. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in the software to steal personal information and take control of your computer. Make sure that automatic updates are switched on and that you immediately install any updates you are prompted to download.
Given the well documented issues with Internet Explorer it is worth considering an alternative browser like Mozilla Firefox or the Opera...
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