PC Magazine - Security Watch: Browsers Beat Security Software in Phishing Protection Test

Jan 30, 2013
By Neil J. Rubenking

You'd feel bad if a burglar broke into your house and stole your new tablet computer, for sure. But you'd probably feel worse if a slick door-to-door scammer convinced you to hand it over for a "factory recall."

You're smart; you wouldn't fall for that kind of snake oil. However, online scams that create convincing fraudulent websites can trick even smart people. That's why browsers and security suites alike now build in detection to help you avoid fraudulent "phishing" websites. A report released today by Austin-based NSS Labs reveals a surprising result: your browser alone is most likely better at phishing protection than your security suite.

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