Regular Domains Have More Malware Than Porn Sites

[BenoitRen]

A lot of web surfers think that if they avoid porn sites, they're safe from malware. Security experts and experienced web surfers know that this is false. This article talks about research done by the anti-virus firm Avast that disproves this. There should be no doubt left about the fact that no site is safe.

Here's what to do instead:

• Use a supported web browser that has a security track record of timely patching vulnerabilities. Right now, this means any web browser but Internet Explorer.
• Keep your web browser updated.
• Remove/restrict as many plug-ins as possible. Common plug-ins:
  
  • Adobe's Acrobat Reader plug-in allows you to view PDF documents in your web browser. This is a risk because web browsers don't ask to open files that they can handle internally. PDF documents have proven to be dangerous as of late, so disable this plug-in to prevent drive-by PDF downloads. Don't forget to restrict your Acrobat Reader and to keep it updated as well.
  • The Flash plug-in has often been compromised as well. If you can't remove it from your web browser because you need it, restrict it from automatically loading Flash content by tools like the FlashBlock extension.
• Do not download files from sites that you didn't ask for. If you're visiting a page and suddenly you're prompted to download a file, don't download it! Cancel the download.
• If you need to download a program, download it from a reputable source.

Happy browsing!

[Wing-0]

This is why I don't avoid porn sites...

But hey... Antivirus companies can be happy too, right?... Bleh...

[Semix]

This is why I don't avoid porn sites...

If this was facebook or youtube, I would "like" that comment

[Wing-0]

But since it is not, you don't "like" it? WHat did I ever do wrong!? WAAAAAHHHHH!!!

[Semix]

But since it is not, you don't "like" it? WHat did I ever do wrong!? WAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Oh you... :L

[IndispensablePeaGuy]

I don't care. I'm still going on flash sites.

[BenoitRen]

That's okay. The actual threat is third-party Flash binaries most commonly served through advertisement servers.

[Zucca]

So basically - Adobe is the internet security hole.

[Wing-0]

Flash as a security hole for viruses instead of porn... I really NEVER saw that coming.

[Zucca]

Sadly all the alternative (free) flash plugins aren't even close to the features of Flash 10. :( I still consider installing Gnash or similar...