Browsers, don't lose your trousers

There's no denying the pivotal importance of web browsers. The operating system aside, these are the must-have tools for administration, research, and website development. Ensuring safe browsing by securing them and their extensions is a given.

Latest versions

Quite likely, you use not only a preferred browser for general online activity, but also a selection of secondary browsers to ensure your website's cross-browser functionality. They should all be set to check for updates each and every time they connect to the web.

Internet Explorer (IE)

IE needs a special mention, frankly, for all the wrong reasons.

Its lack of an independent, browser-specific updating service is irresponsible and encourages menace to the entire online community. The plain evidence is conclusive: nearly one-third of all web users still use the malware magnets that are versions 7 and 6.

This is a shame. IE8 is a decent browser and IE9 boasts both security and usability. Nonetheless, think...