The folks over at Mashable have just posted an excellent article on why everyone -- individuals and businesses alike -- need to stop using Internet Explorer 6.  I have been screaming this from the rooftops for years now, so it's great to see it receive more attention.

Internet Explorer 6 is not safe.  Period.

Surfing the web using IE6 exposes you to potentially dangerous security risks, including viruses, spyware and identity theft.  Even Microsoft recommends you stop using their browser.  

It has reached the point that everyone needs to upgrade to Firefox, Chrome, Safari or even Internet Explorer 8.

Please read the full Mashable article for the details:

http://mashable.com/2010/01/18/5-more-reasons-why-ie6-must-die/