"Is Browser Security getting better? That is tough to say but Firefox is definitely not leading the way. Despite all the hype, despite all the Myths, Firefox 1.x has a worse security record so far in 2006 than Internet Explorer 6.x."
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Member since:2006-09-09
That is unnecessary. Using some free software and some common sense you can quickly eliminate most of your problems. If the systems are not centrally managed turn AutoUpdates on Automatic, makes sure MSJVM is uninstalled, install Spyware Blaster and Windows Defender + your companies AV.
All major business related software should have documentation on setting up their software to work in a user priviledge environment if it does not out of the box. Otherwise you can get around alot of it by installing the offending apps to the user's My Documents folder.
Member since:2006-03-08
Using some free software and some common sense you can quickly eliminate most of your problems. If the systems are not centrally managed turn AutoUpdates on Automatic, makes sure MSJVM is uninstalled, install Spyware Blaster and Windows Defender + your companies AV.
That's actually what I do when I encounter systems infected with spyware
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2006-03-08
First of all, they're not "my" computers. I've recommended a safer browser for fewer headaches, and they're just as scared of changing browsers as they are reducing administrative rights, which(while being more secure as you said) will only cause more complications with software incompatible with such restrictions.