Why
Your Browser Matters
- Supporters
Browser Update Home
"The browser is our portal onto the Internet. But is also one of the
main ways that cyber criminals and scammers can reach us and our personal
information. Its important for your personal security, and that of the
Internet as a whole, that you update to the latest version of whichever Web
browser you are running, in order to get the latest protection against fraud
and online crime", David Jevans, Chairman,
Anti-Phishing Working Group
(APWG).
" Browsers have started competing over privacy, offering new privacy
controls and protections for users. Users who don't upgrade to the latest
versions of their browsers are missing out on the chance to learn about what
they can do to take better control of their browsing", said Jules Polonetsky,
Co-Chair and Director,
Future of Privacy
Forum. "OTA's efforts are an
important step in helping businesses protect users and their data."
"Engaging the end-user is critical to our success in providing a safe and
secure environment for digital communication and commerce. We applaud the
OTA for its leadership on the 'Why Your Browser Matters' initiative. It's
an important step in educating consumers on ways they can safeguard their
privacy and protect themselves from malicious activity," said David
Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer,
Message Systems.
"Through our partnership with OTA, Microsoft is
working to help make the web a safer place and raise consumer
awareness of the importance of having a secure modern browser. A browser is
the first line of defense against online attacks, and a modern browser built
upon a modern operating system like Windows 7 is best equipped to help
protect people from the online threats they face today," Ryan Gavin,
General Manager, Windows Internet Explorer,
Microsoft Corporation.
"PayPal supports OTA's efforts to educate consumers about the need to
install regular updates to their computer systems and web browsers," said
Michael Barrett, Chief Information Security Officer at
PayPal. "These updates
are part of a critical routine that consumers should follow to stay safe
online. PayPal is happy to work with other industry leaders in this
initiative as part of our comprehensive approach to online security."
"PrivacyChoice is delighted to work with OTA and the browser community
to advance best practices to make the internet more secure and more
private. Our browser upgrade prompt is an example of a key tool publishers
can easily implement on their site. Few privacy options are as
straightforward or powerful as a simple browser upgrade. It's a win for
consumers and a win for publishers, who can deliver a better online
experience," said Jim Brock CEO,
PrivacyChoice.
"Why your browser matters is an incredibly important initiative which
will educate users on the importance of having the most up-to-date browser
of their choice. From a font-end developers point of view this will help
expedite the recognition and penetration of standards compliant browsers.
Having the confidence that users are browsers are standards compliant will
allow us to develop and deploy with little to no browser specific hacks
along with using the latest technologies that are available (HTML5) ," Mark
McCartney, Director, Interactive Development,
Publishers Clearing House.
"The browser is the primary gateway to the internet for every consumer
and business user. Using a current browser is paramount to defend users
and businesses against the dangers of malware, identity theft, and
phishing. Return Path shares the goal to promote awareness and help educate
users to upgrade their browser to realize the benefits of more secure and
private browsing. OTA's collaborative effort is a milestone for industry,
business and government to work together for the common good of the
Internet," said Sam Masiello, General Manger and Chief Security Officer,
Return Path, Inc.
"Today's Web browsers offer a number of features designed to mitigate the
risk of malware, phishing, and other threats," said Maxim Weinstein,
executive director of
StopBadware. "This initiative should have a marked
impact on the front line of privacy and security for Internet users."
"Symantec supports this effort and applauds the OTA's leadership on the
topic. Modern browsers provide
significant value, for all users, especially in the areas of security and
privacy. For example, modern
browsers help protect users from phishing sites and malicious downloads
while supporting industry standards such as EV SSL certificates.
We recommend that users update their browser of choice to the latest
version available," said Fran Rosch, VP, Trust Services at Symantec.
"We support consumers using the most up to date browsers so that they
can avail themselves to the privacy choices and protections now available,
including for example, Do Not Track Headers and Tracking Protection Lists
that TRUSTe supports. As a founding member of OTA we believe teachable
moments along with intuitive and layered privacy notices providing consumer
choice is critical to maintaining online trust.", Fran Maier, President
TRUSTe.
"The browser is the first and most critical line of defense," said
Craig Spiezle, Executive Director of the
Online Trust Alliance. "While antivirus solutions and
patches are critical, the OTA has prioritized browsers as the most important
step to protect users. This initiative is a proactive move to increase
online safety, trust and confidence for all users."
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