The following test is to see what browser is currently the most secure. There were four tested browsers, which are up to date with the latest security updates, and feature updates. To note, they are the following: Internet Explorer 8, Mozilla Firefox 3.5, Apple Safari 4, and Google Chrome (latest build).

1. Apple Safari (0% chance of malware executing via browser hijacking - Passed all tests)
2. TIE Mozilla Firefox (40% chance of malware executing via browser hijacking - failed 2 out of 5 tests)
3. TIE Internet Explorer (40% chance of malware executing via browser hijacking - failed 2 out of 5 tests)
4. TIE Google Chrome (40% chance of malware executing via browser hijacking - failed 2 out of 5 tests)

Statistic: 75% of all browsers have a chance of malware executing via browser hijacker.

What were they tested on?

A. Javascript vulnerability test: can the Javascript execute a malicious command?
B. Javascript Clipboard access: can malware writers use Javascript to read your clipboard, collecting personal data?
C. Popup windows: can the webpage launch popups in any form?
D. Cookies written: Can third party cookies load automatically?
E. ActiveX: does the webpage automatically install ActiveX controls?

Test conducted on Thursday, October 1, 2009.

This would be great information if it were updated. Apparently the last test was on Oct. 1, 2009? My birthday is on October 8 (not 2009) and I know I've changed since then....
In fact, on Oct. 1, 2009 did google Chrome even exist?
How current is this information, really? Is it still valid?
Not intended to be sarcastic, if it sounds that way. Just would like update if not current! (or at least change the date...?)

Actually, the results are out of date. That is the correct date when these results were generated.

Chrome did exist around that time. But, it was in "safe" beta, probably around its stage 2.

Although at this years PWN2OWN hacking contest Chrome's 'sandboxing' of the typical runtime engines (script engines) left it unchallenged. Several exploits surfaced in the weeks afterwards. Because of the success of Chrome's 'sandboxing' (as opposed to IE's attempts at isolating the scripts engines) I've been under the impression it is the safest bet for the typical person to use for their web surfing, save for Firefox, but only IF Firefox is using the NoScript add-on. I admit I have personally done no pen testing on Chrome (I would LOVE to if I could find the time). I would dearly love to see the results of some serious pen testing on all the current versions of the popular browsers.

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