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German Government Endorses Chrome As Most Secure Browser

Posted by Soulskill on from the taking-the-browser-war-across-the-pond dept.

New submitter beta2 writes "Several articles are noting that the German IT security agency BSI is endorsing Google Chrome browser: 'BSI ticked off Chrome's anti-exploit sandbox technology, which isolates the browser from the operating system and the rest of the computer; its silent update mechanism and Chrome's habit of bundling Adobe Flash, as its reasons for the recommendation. ... BSI also recommended Adobe Reader X — the version of the popular PDF reader that, like Chrome, relies on a sandbox to protect users from exploits — and urged citizens to use Windows' Auto Update feature to keep their PCs abreast of all OS security fixes. To update applications, BSI gave a nod to Secunia's Personal Software Inspector, a free utility that scan a computer for outdated software and point users to appropriate downloads.'"

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  1. Maybe... by jcreus · · Score: -1, Troll

    They didn't take into account its terrific privacy? Sending data to Google HQ? Really??

    1. Re:Maybe... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      "I think a number of the engineers who end up working there do so out of an impression that Google represents the moral high ground in th software industry at the moment."

      Well judging by the previous places he's worked this guy wouldn't know a moral high ground from a quagmire. Real name policy strikes again.

  2. Endorsed as Most Secure? Must have a back door ... by Suiggy · · Score: -1, Troll

    Yes sheep, it's the most secure browser ever. Download the binaries and rest at ease. We promise we haven't conspired with Google to install a back-door on our behalf.

  3. Re:Silent updates? Secure? No! by countertrolling · · Score: -1, Troll

    "Maximizing our Interweb experience", eh? You guys are hilarious.. The stuff is still spyware.. for advertisers and government alike...

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