Finally, Microsoft can breathe a huge sigh of relief as its trademark Internet Explorer that is also embedded in the Windows 7 operating system has captured the largest chunk of market share and has now become the most cherished and preferred internet browser across the globe. The data assimilated by Net Applications during their January browser market share report, IE8 has edged Mozilla Firefox by amounting 27.9% usage share, along with 25.6% of market share and that too on all currently available operating systems.

One of the key features that has truly made the Internet Explorer a safer and a more reliable web browser is the Smart Screen Filter that was introduced in the month of August last year and since then, this security feature has been able to catch more than 350 million malware items and provide the users with a more secure and friendly internet environment to work in.

Furthermore, the introduction of Phishing Filter in the Internet Explorer 8, has proved to extremely useful for the users as the feature has been able prevent numerous phishing scam events, where cyber criminals try to acquire personal and financial details of the users via various online schemes. Since the introduction of this feature both Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8 have been able to block more than 125 million websites.

Via Windows Stream Blog & Net Market ShareInternet Explorer 8 Becomes The Most Favored Web Browser Amongst Users.

Finally, Microsoft can breathe a huge sigh of relief as its trademark Internet Explorer that is also embedded in the Windows 7 operating system has captured the largest chunk of market share and has now become the most cherished and preferred internet browser across the globe. The data assimilated by Net Applications during their January browser market share report, IE8 has edged Mozilla Firefox by amounting 27.9% usage share, along with 25.6% of market share and that too on all currently available operating systems.

One of the key features that has truly made the Internet Explorer a safer and a more reliable web browser is the Smart Screen Filter that was introduced in the month of August last year and since then, this security feature has been able to catch more than 350 million malware items and provide the users with a more secure and friendly internet environment to work in.

Furthermore, the introduction of Phishing Filter in the Internet Explorer 8, has proved to extremely useful for the users as the feature has been able prevent numerous phishing scam events, where cyber criminals try to acquire personal and financial details of the users via various online schemes. Since the introduction of this feature both Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 8 have been able to block more than 125 million websites.

Via Windows Stream Blog & Net Market Share