Question about Google Chrome.

[athos110]

I recently downloaded Google Chrome because a few technicians I spoke with said it was the best browser as of late related to security, I pesonally haven't had a problem yet, but was wondering if anyone knows otherwise. Should i keep Chrome or try a different browser until a later date?

[BC_Programmer]

all you should do- is read the EULA.

It's worse the Microsofts- basically- everything you do with Chrome- these forum posts, for example, or, say- blog entries, and so forth- it becomes property of Google. I haven't got a clue what that means but It probably isn't in the users favour.

Another thing that turned my away from Chrome was the hype about it being a replacement for windows. Which make no sense- that's like saying, "well, we introduced this new Honda, it's so revolutionary, it will replace the highway!"

Although I imagine there was a similar furor over Firefox when it was released.

any browser is more secure then IE, of course; chrome is probably no exception.

[Helpmeh]

any browser is more secure then IE, of course; chrome is probably no exception.

I wouldn't be so sure if I were you:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10031250-83.html
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/security_flaw_in_google_chrome.php

Proof enough to stick with Firefox.

[BC_Programmer]

any browser is more secure then IE

the key word there is IE. A piece of swiss cheese probably has fewer security holes then Internet Explorer.

I think I used Chrome for 10 seconds. then I said, "wow. This is dumb." and uninstalled it.

[Broni]

11 pages of good info: http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,65167.0.html
Serious Chrome's issues descriptions start around my post #42.

[starune]

probably a stupid question but i downloaded it and it seemed fine and then i heard about the security issues and how its easy to get viruses and stuff but i stopped using it and its still in my PC and i was wondering if i could get viruses by just having it sitting there or do i need to activate it?

[Broni]

I'm already going through your bank account, thanks to Chrome...........JUST kidding...LOL

Simply uninstall the thing.

[Helpmeh]

probably a stupid question but i downloaded it and it seemed fine and then i heard about the security issues and how its easy to get viruses and stuff but i stopped using it and its still in my PC and i was wondering if i could get viruses by just having it sitting there or do i need to activate it?

The security flaw(s) rely on the end-user being stupid enough to click something they don't know about while they're viewing a website. For example:

A script containing malicious code is uploaded to http://www.websitenotreal.com . On the site (if the hacker is smart), a small Javascript code will redirect everyone except Chrome users. On the Chrome page, a download will be automatically started, then the site just needs it to be run. Usually a small popup tells the user to double-click (first sign of something fishy) on a little box for free stuff. After that, the script gets executed, and the computer is taken over.

So, to answer your question: No, as long as you don't go to certain sites with google chrome (and you're not stupid) your computer should be fine.

[Broni]

I guess, you didn't go the link from my reply #4

[patio]

I guess, you didn't go the link from my reply #4

So, to answer your question: No, as long as you don't go to certain sites with google chrome (and you're not stupid) your computer should be fine.

Yep.
This pretty much confirms your deduction...

[Broni]

...and we have one more bank account to live on

[BC_Programmer]

the script gets executed, and the computer is taken over.

Client Side script cannot take over a machine, since it cannot access the local filesystem, or anything local, much like Java Applets.

[patio]

It sounded good though...

[Google]

I had chrome for a while, but I don't think it's any better than Mozilla Firefox so I just Uninstalled it and stuck to the one I'm used to.

[joreel]

Yes there are still bugs in the google chrome browser, I just use the  Mozilla fireFox 

http://emag.joreeldiaz.com/my-web-browser-review/