Internet security site Security Watch stated that a trend of infrequent security updates for AOL's Netscape caused the browser to become a "security liability", specifically the 2005–2007 versions, Netscape Browser 8.
Situs keamanan Internet Security Watch menyatakan bahwa kecenderungan jarang update keamanan untuk AOL Netscape menyebabkan browser menjadi "kewajiban keamanan", khususnya versi 2005-2007, Netscape Browser 8.