phpbb vs vbulletin which is more secure?

[siteseer]

Sure vbulletin looks more sleek and php has more exposure to hacks but all the vbulls i see are waiting for cyustom hacks or racketing thru bad mods.
what is a designer to do?

 

[cyberturk]

ofcourse vbulletin i can sort forus like that

ipb > vbulletin > smf > phpbb

 

[SSX/Bruzen]

Off topic Speaking of phpbb... i just got an email saying there is a new version...

Back on topic: I think vB if far more safer then any other type of forum software, i also think its much better, it has alot of more features, cracks, hacks, ect.

 

[Pakistani]

I think vBulletin is the most advanced and safer paid forum script. IPB comes next, PhpBB is far down as many exploits of phpBB are appearing everyday.

 

[Corey Bryant]

I think vBulletin is. I have worked with their support department in the past on some issues and they really seem to try to keep their product secure

 

[Jako]

vB by far. Simply because the team puts a lot more time into securing the scripts and software. They release a lot more updates when new exploits are found.

 

[lcryan]

ofcourse vbulletin i can sort forus like that

ipb > vbulletin > smf > phpbb

ipb doesn't compare to vb

 

[peter phillips]

IMO vBulletin forums are more secure than phpbb. There is a level of hackability with any open-source software. vBulletin is with is not open source so it has better security than phpBB.

 

[kiz9999]

the reason i love php is because of the hacks. that is why it is the best.

 

[SmileServe]

vBulletin. PHPBB is very difficult to keep secure unless you are constantly patching it.

 

[Obelix]

I agree with you guys. While you can install lots of hacks on PHBB, vBulletin is still safer even without them. The support system is also better for vBulletin, being a paid script and all. I guess one big disadvantage for this script is the high price, not everyone can afford it.

 

[Artashes]

To the previous 2 posters: please check the date of the thread before replying. While the issue might still be valid enough to discuss today, this thread is too old to be bumped,