Known browser vulnerabilities are often exploited by hackers to attack personal computers. Do not let down your guard. If you have not upgraded your browser in over a year, now is the time. Viruses are a Fact of Computing. New viruses appear at a rate of over 50 a month.
Old viruses continue to infect unprotected computers.
Personal liability and litigation for spreading and hosting viruses or denial of service is just around the corner. Protect yourself today by practicing good security. Keep your virus program signature file updated every month. Scan all files with a virus program you do download or open from disk before using. Set your virus scan program to operate continuously.