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When Microsoft was experiencing problems, some in the security community, including the SANS Internet Security Center, advised users to consider alternatives like Mozilla and Opera. Now that it has been shown that alternative browsers can be just as flawed as the larger players, the whole issue seems to have highlighted the difficulties of keeping browsers secure.
News of the Mozilla flaw comes after recent reports of an OS X vulnerability and an announcement by the Debian Project of a flaw in the Linux kernel.
"Previously, what seemed to be a safe haven turned out not to be," said Laura DiDio, Yankee Group analyst, in a LinuxInsider interview. "It shows that if you don't have safeguards in place, you're going to see a problem. This isn't just a Microsoft issue anymore."
DiDio noted that as Linux grows up, users can expect to see more browser vulnerabilities brought to light. She said that although most attackers have been focused on Windows, that does not mean Linux users will be safe for long.
"I think the message here is: Get ready for more flaws," she said. "It's a fact of life that no matter what system you're using, you shouldn't feel secure without having good practices in place."