Jun 1, 2006 9:07 PM

Do you use a special browsers for porn?

Return of Porn-Fetching ‘YapBrowser’ Raises Eyebrows A rogue Web browser that was removed from the Internet after security researchers found it was serving up child porn advertising has suddenly reappeared, with a peculiar twist. The YapBrowser, also known as YapSearch or YapCash, now comes with an odd claim that users can expect protection from harmful […]

Return of Porn-Fetching 'YapBrowser' Raises Eyebrows

A rogue Web browser that was removed from the Internet after security researchers found it was serving up child porn advertising has suddenly reappeared, with a peculiar twist.
The YapBrowser, also known as YapSearch or YapCash, now comes with an odd claim that users can expect protection from harmful exploits and viruses.
The site hosting the browser download originates from Russia and includes an "adult version" that lets users search for and browse pornography-themed content for free.

I already have a browser that "lets users search for and browse pornography-themed content for free" – it's called Firefox. And that seems to be the only selling point for YapWhatever.

eWeek's entire article warns you against installing it, pointing out that it's been assocaited with "exploits, page hijacks and keystroke loggers" and really exists to redirect you to shopping sites.

Which leads me to ask ... what browser do you use for porn? Do you need/want/use a separate program?

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