The cited original study "Understanding the web browser threat" is published at:
http://www.techzoom.net/insecurity-iceberg
It also proposes to show a warning to the user if the browser in use is an old version and security patches have been missed, much like a "best before" date on perishable food. This would help to easily spot if one is at (unnecessary) risk when surfing the web.
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The cited original study "Understanding the web browser threat" is published at: http://www.techzoom.net/insecurity-iceberg It also proposes to show a warning to the user if the browser in use is an old version and security patches have been missed, much like a "best before" date on perishable food. This would help to easily spot if one is at (unnecessary) risk when surfing the web.