Thread: Which Browser does the best job of blocking malware?

The answer will probably surprise you: Microsoft Internet Explorer 10

Internet Explorer Tops Browsers for Malware Protection
NSS Labs found that Internet Explorer 10 blocked more than 99 percent of the malicious downloads thrown at it.

By John P. Mello Jr.
Wed, May 15, 2013
PC World — Mirror, mirror on the wall, what browser blocks malware best of all? The answer to that question is Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, at least according to the latest test results released by NSS Labs.

In tests performed on the five top browsers on the market--IE 10, Google Chrome 25/26, Apple Safari 5, Mozilla Firefox 19 and Opera 12--NSS researchers found that IE 10 blocked more than 99 percent of the malicious downloads thrown at it.

Finishing behind IE 10 was Chrome with a block rate exceeding 83 percent. That was more than a 10 percent improvement over its performance in past tests, NSS said.

The security research company asserted that a key to Chrome's improved performance was the addition of a safe browsing API. "Google's Safe Browsing API v2 includes additional application reputation-based download protection that has been integrated into Chrome, but not into Firefox or Safari and the results speak for themselves," NSS said.

"The latest API's additional functionality is seven times more effective than the Safe Browsing API alone and accounts for 73.16 percent of Chrome's overall block rate of 83.16 percent. Without the application reputation service," it added, "Chrome, Firefox and Safari all have block rates of around 10 percent."

Browsers have become a prime target for hackers seeking to distribute malware that can steal information from the computers it affects, as well as use a machine for activities such as sending spam and participating in Distributed Denial of Service attacks.

"The web browser is the primary vector by which malware is introduced to computers," NSS said in its test report. "Links in phishing emails, compromised websites, and trojanized 'free' software downloads all deliver malware via web browser downloads."

But NSS also contends that browsers can be the first line of defense against malware. "Browsers must provide a strong layer of defense from malware, especially in mobile operations, rather than relying upon third-party anti-malware solutions and operating system protections," NSS added.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Which Browser does the best job of blocking malware?

Lynx.

Good thing i dont rely on my browser to keep me safe.

I'm running windows 7, I'm trying to get rid of these shit porn adverts now running on this site.

Downloaded Addware and piroxy but there still flashing away like normal.

Pissing me off. Foked if I know.

I think it depends on what add ons you have on your browser, noscript is a must.

Originally Posted by terry57

I'm running windows 7, I'm trying to get rid of these shit porn adverts now running on this site.

Downloaded Addware and piroxy but there still flashing away like normal.

Pissing me off. Foked if I know.

Get adblocker

^

Got that downloaded and installed.

Piss all is happening except that shit still flashing away.

Got it sorted, all that shit is gone thank fuk.

Cheers.

adblock plus
right click on the offending image - select custom and you will block that image

works well on irritating avatars also - like your animated gif

Opera. Opps just read the article. I call BS

Originally Posted by bsnub

Opera. Opps just read the article. I call BS

You can call what you like snubby, as along as you get a lab, do your own tests and produce the results here.

Otherwise I call rambling drunkard posting shit.

Saw that and tried it. Had to uninstall coz it kept crashing my Kaspersky.

Originally Posted by FlyFree

Saw that and tried it. Had to uninstall coz it kept crashing my Kaspersky.

Then Kaspersky probably isn't working properly. Made sure you have the latest version?

BTW Opera wasnt even tested;

Tested Products
Apple Safari 5
Google Chrome 21
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10
Mozilla Firefox 15

https://www.nsslabs.com/reports/2012...neered-malware

Just like the TV campaign, the focus is once again security and is at least partially based on the results recently published by security company NSS Labs. This time, the campaign appears to be on the Internet and enables users to instantly test the security of their browser and get a dose of reality just how secure or vulnerable the software is. Before you run the test, let me advise you that, unless you use IE9 or IE10, you won't like what you see. Only IE scores a full score of 4 possible points. The current version of Chrome (14) ends up at 2.5 and Firefox (7) at 2. If you are still using Firefox 3.6, you get only 1.5. The breakdown, according to the website is that both Chrome and Firefox do not protect users against dangerous downloads. However, Microsoft's criteria are limited to socially engineered malware (which refers to the test conducted by NSS Labs) and "distinct" download warnings against apps that are not yet confirmed as malware.
According to Microsoft, Chrome and Firefox are just as good in phishing protection as IE and Chrome even trumps IE in two out of seven criteria describing browser attacks (while Chrome also two other disciplines against IE). Firefox is the worst browser in direct attack vulnerability, according to Microsoft. Both Chrome and Firefox lose against IE in website attack protection.
Of course, one may argue that rating a browser's security on 16 hand-picked features may be problematic. It may be difficult to build a case on those claims, especially if IE has only three gaps while Chrome comes in with seven misses and Firefox 7 with nine. Could Mozilla have picked 16 categories that would have made IE look bad? Sure. Could Google have slanted the criteria to its faster update cycle? Of course.

Accuvant Survey Finds Chrome is Most Secure Browser


As many of you know, experts say the first line of security is the Web browser. So which browser of the top three is the most secure?
Security firm Accuvant, assigned their research team to extensively test and compare Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Internet Explorer across several security parameters to determine the answer.
Chris Valasek, Accuvant LABS senior research scientist discusses the research set-up: “We compared Web browsers from a layered perspective, taking into account security architecture and anti-exploitation techniques. Like antivirus or anti-malware software, each provides an additional layer of defense. This methodology requires a greater depth of technical expertise than statistical analysis of vulnerabilities, and also provides a more accurate window into the security of each browser.”
The Browser Security Comparison: A Quantitative Approach study found that across five key characteristics including vulnerability patching, safe browsing API, sandboxing, JIT hardening, and plug-in architecture, Chrome offered a “first-rate implementation.”
The conclusion was that “Google Chrome is the browser that is most secured against attack” with Internet Explorer second best and Firefox third.

Originally Posted by Primo

Accuvant Survey Finds Chrome is Most Secure Browser


As many of you know, experts say the first line of security is the Web browser. So which browser of the top three is the most secure?
Security firm Accuvant, assigned their research team to extensively test and compare Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, and Microsoft Internet Explorer across several security parameters to determine the answer.
Chris Valasek, Accuvant LABS senior research scientist discusses the research set-up: “We compared Web browsers from a layered perspective, taking into account security architecture and anti-exploitation techniques. Like antivirus or anti-malware software, each provides an additional layer of defense. This methodology requires a greater depth of technical expertise than statistical analysis of vulnerabilities, and also provides a more accurate window into the security of each browser.”
The Browser Security Comparison: A Quantitative Approach study found that across five key characteristics including vulnerability patching, safe browsing API, sandboxing, JIT hardening, and plug-in architecture, Chrome offered a “first-rate implementation.”
The conclusion was that “Google Chrome is the browser that is most secured against attack” with Internet Explorer second best and Firefox third.

Oh yeah, sure.

Accuvant Study Finds Chrome is Most Secure Browser

The study was financed by Google, though Accuvant says it was an 'independently designed security analysis.'

Seems there are doubts over the people who did the tests on your OP though.

WatchGuard was the only vendor to be handed a below-average rating on both axes – enterprise management and security effectiveness, and TCO per protected Mbps. Its XTM 2050 appliance was found to detect only about half of the evasion techniques NSS testers threw at it.
Taylor expressed his frustrations at the results and questioned whether NSS was truly independent from the vendors it tests.
“This industry really needs an impartial testing house that can do a real deep dive on how these boxes perform,” he said.

“NSS started off as that but the new owner has taken the reputation NSS has built up and parlayed that into revenue and taken it into the ‘pay to play’ space.”

Originally Posted by Primo

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Oh yeah, sure.

Accuvant Study Finds Chrome is Most Secure Browser

The study was financed by Google, though Accuvant says it was an 'independently designed security analysis.'

and ? Is this supposed to be your evidence that the test was fake or wrong? Well if that is the best you can come up with then do not bother. Have you got any proof that Accuvant have a history of making dodgy reports for money? Just post it up.

Let me get this straight, Primo. Google paid for the "survey"; you seriously expect another browser to come first? Don't you know how the industry works?

You're fucking dumber than I thought.

It's a bit like using Bapco's benchmarks and expecting anything but Intel to be the best.

OK so you know jack shit about football, and jack shit about the IT industry.

What are you going for to get the hat trick?

Originally Posted by Primo

Seems there are doubts over the people who did the tests on your OP though.

WatchGuard was the only vendor to be handed a below-average rating on both axes – enterprise management and security effectiveness, and TCO per protected Mbps. Its XTM 2050 appliance was found to detect only about half of the evasion techniques NSS testers threw at it.
Taylor expressed his frustrations at the results and questioned whether NSS was truly independent from the vendors it tests.
“This industry really needs an impartial testing house that can do a real deep dive on how these boxes perform,” he said.

“NSS started off as that but the new owner has taken the reputation NSS has built up and parlayed that into revenue and taken it into the ‘pay to play’ space.”

Doesn't like the results NSS gave his product, but doesn't name anyone else who might have funded a result in their favour.

Pointless post, just sounds like sour grapes.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by Primo

Seems there are doubts over the people who did the tests on your OP though.

WatchGuard was the only vendor to be handed a below-average rating on both axes – enterprise management and security effectiveness, and TCO per protected Mbps. Its XTM 2050 appliance was found to detect only about half of the evasion techniques NSS testers threw at it.
Taylor expressed his frustrations at the results and questioned whether NSS was truly independent from the vendors it tests.
“This industry really needs an impartial testing house that can do a real deep dive on how these boxes perform,” he said.

“NSS started off as that but the new owner has taken the reputation NSS has built up and parlayed that into revenue and taken it into the ‘pay to play’ space.”

Doesn't like the results NSS gave his product, but doesn't name anyone else who might have funded a result in their favour.

Pointless post, just sounds like sour grapes.

Interesting theory but could also be a guy who knows what goes on in the industry he is in and knows more than you about it.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Originally Posted by Primo

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Oh yeah, sure.

Accuvant Study Finds Chrome is Most Secure Browser

The study was financed by Google, though Accuvant says it was an 'independently designed security analysis.'

and ? Is this supposed to be your evidence that the test was fake or wrong? Well if that is the best you can come up with then do not bother. Have you got any proof that Accuvant have a history of making dodgy reports for money? Just post it up.

Let me get this straight, Primo. Google paid for the "survey"; you seriously expect another browser to come first? Don't you know how the industry works?

So you have no evidence against Accuvant then? I thought as much,so just a load of old BS from you as usual. Yawn........

So let me get this straight:

One NAMES the company that PAID for the survey.
You don't believe the company doing the survey influenced the result.

One DOESN'T NAME a company that paid for the survey.
You believe the company doing the survey influenced the result.

You're a bit fucking dim, aren't you?