Are Internet Explorer Users Stupid?

Internet Explorer Users Are Stupid And Have An Average IQ Of Just 80, Aptitude Study Claims -- Daily Mail

Survey claims average IQ of browser's users is just 80

They have long had to grapple with a catalogue of bugs and viruses.
But now users of Internet Explorer have another reason to feel humiliated - they are more stupid too.

A study has found that those with Internet Explorer 6 installed on their computer typically have an IQ barely higher than 80 - which by some rankings makes them almost retarded.

This compares to those who used Firefox or Google’s Chrome who came in at around 110.

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My Comment: I prefer Firefox.

Microsoft Security Flaw Puts 900 Million Internet Users At Risk

From FOX News:

Internet users across the world are at risk of being hacked due to a massive security flaw in Internet Explorer, according to a Microsoft announcement.

The flaw, which affects all versions of the popular web browser, puts 900 million people across the globe at risk of being hacked and will require an interim patch update while Microsoft prepares a long term solution.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/02/01/microsoft-security-flaw-puts-million-internet-users-risk/#ixzz1CjIff1Vt

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My Comment: One more reason to use Firefox.

Google Phases Out Support For IE6

From BBC News:

Google has begun to phase out support for Internet Explorer 6, the browser identified as the weak link in a cyber attack on the search engine.

The firm said from 1 March some of its services, such as Google Docs, would not work "properly" with the browser.

It recommended individuals and firms upgrade "as soon as possible".

Google threatened to withdraw from the Chinese market following the "sophisticated and targeted" attacks, which it said originated in China.

Hackers used a flaw in Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) browser to target the Gmail accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

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How To Protect Yourself When Using Internet Explorer

From PC World:

It won't take more than a few minutes to close a security hole in Internet Explorer that allowed attacks against Google.

Worried about the security hole in Internet Explorer that was used to launch attacks by China against Google and others? There are ways to help close it and limit your exposure to similar threats --- and it won't take more than a few minutes. Here's how to do it.

Microsoft has confirmed that an IE vulnerability was at fault for the Google attacks. In Microsoft Security Advisory (979352) it spells out details and in a company blog, Mike Reavey, director of Microsoft's Security Response Center (MSRC) provides more information.

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Germany, France Advise Users To Avoid Microsoft Browser

From Wall Street Journal:

German and French officials warned people against using Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer Web browser because of a security hole in the software hackers exploited in recent attacks on Google Inc. and other companies.

However, Microsoft challenged the separate recommendations from the German and French government agencies to switch to alternative browsers, saying customers should instead upgrade to the latest version of its browser, Internet Explorer 8.

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