A couple of weeks ago, IE7 was incorporated into Microsoft Updates so that everyone who used Windows Update would be notified to download it. Just by fiddeling around with the browser, one could figure out that it does offer enhanced computer protection by offering phishing detection and supposedly a more security design. But, what was the result of IE7’s release? The result was this: critical security vulnerabilities were discovered within 24 hours of IE7’s release.

The question is, will the new Firefox 2.0 follow in IE7’s footsteps? Only time will tell.

The Mozilla Foundation released Firefox 2.0 on Tuesday, adding protection against phishing attacks, the ability to clear private data with a single click, and other security features.

The release of Firefox 2.0 comes a week after Microsoft updated its own browser, Internet Explorer, with a host of security features. Security researchers have found flaws in both browsers in the past, and a number of attacks have targeted Internet Explorer.

The Firefox 2.0 conclusion is here.

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