There are several reasons. Hopefully, MicroSoft is applying & creating patches, faster than ever. Plus, "they do" test their browser for more days, than FF.
However, there are so many other reasons. Bottom line we all need to educate ourselves. Understand, when "something says" install this, and get something promised useful.
Google it, check if it is true. Being a little suspicious goes a long way. Before clicking yes (or even no). ie, Sometimes, you have to kill the browser outright. It it looks like something really nasty is starting.
- Why is Internet Explorer Unsafe?
- Is IE More Secure than FF - quote below.
- Technical User's Article: 13 Reasons To Use Firefox Over IE:
- Lastly, from Mozilla's FireFox FAQ - itself. Title: Is FF more secure than IE?
Firefox developers are much better in developing patches with a significantly higher patch rate, thus significantly compensating for the higher vulnerability detection rate.
Glen
