Thu 14 Aug 2008
Consumer Reports has suggested that users of Apple’s Safari internet browser switch to using another browser like Firefox, as it released annual internet security survey. The reason behind this is that Safari unlike like other browsers does not contain anti-phishing protection.
Phishing scammers send out electronic messages (usually emails) claiming to be reputable companies. For example, a phishing email may claim to be from your bank and ask you to click on a link and then verify your account information in order to keep your account active. While this website may look just like your banks one it is actually a fake.
Many other browsers like Firefox and Internet Explorer 7 can tell when you’re being directed to what is potentially a fake site and will give you a warning.
Phishing scams are a big problem. According to the Consumer Reports survey 1 in every 13 online American households gave identity thieves personal information at some point in the last two years, and 14% of those people actually lost money through the scams.
If your currently using Safari you may want to consider switching to another browser.
To read more about this from Computer World click here.