"For once, I'm on the side of the angels when it comes to homeland security. A few months ago, the federal Department of Homeland Security issued a warning. It seems that Internet Explorer, the web browser that comes with Microsoft Windows, is a threat to the nation's security because it has so many flaws which allow outsiders to get information from your computer.
"According to the department, 'there are a number of significant vulnerabilities.' However, 'it is possible to reduce exposure to these vulnerabilities by using a different web browser' like Netscape or Opera..."