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Software => Internet browsers => Topic started by: athos110 on January 21, 2009, 07:34:20 AM
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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I'm already going through your bank account, thanks to Chrome...........JUST kidding...LOL
Simply uninstall the thing.
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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.
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I guess, you didn't go the link from my reply #4
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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...
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...and we have one more bank account to live on ;D
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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.
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It sounded good though...
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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.
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Yes there are still bugs in the google chrome browser, I just use the Mozilla fireFox ;D
http://emag.joreeldiaz.com/my-web-browser-review/
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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.
It's not something like JavaScript, its some form of code, in a file, that is executed by the idiotic user and takes over/keyloggs the computer.
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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.
It's not something like JavaScript, its some form of code, in a file, that is executed by the idiotic user and takes over/keyloggs the computer.
references?
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My bank account has a chance to grow again, I can see ;D
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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.
It get's downloaded automatically, then the stupid end-user executes it by clicking the link.
Sorry if I'm bumping a dead thread, I haven't been on in over 2 months... :P
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a downloaded script STILL cannot access the local filesystem.
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I have yet to try the final release of Chrome. I was really excited when the beta launched, and I used it for a few days.
The browser itself was pretty good. I'm just too attached to Firefox I guess. There are some Firefox extensions I've become fond of, such as Linkification and Foxmarks. Don't think I could live without Foxmarks.