According to a recent report in Computerworld, Microsoft Corp. has outlined new security features that it plans to add to Internet Explorer next month, including anti-malware protection and a filter said to block most cross-site scripting attacks.
Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2, which Microsoft has slated for release sometime in August, will include two new security tools, the article noted. One, dubbed "SmartScreen Filter" by Microsoft, adds malware blocking to the antiphishing protection already embedded in the software. The new feature will warn users when they're about to visit a site known or suspected of spreading malicious code and then block any download from that site.
Also to debut next month in IE8 Beta 2 is an integrated filter that Microsoft said would prevent most cross-site scripting attacks, which are most commonly used by identity thieves and have been on the upswing, said Computerworld.
The first feature should be useful in enterprises where employees are permitted to visit outside Web sites--which is just about every enterprise out there. The anti-identity-theft filter should make the individuals themselves feel a little less threatened by cyber-criminals.
Will these enhancements effectively reduce problems? What's your take?
Comments (1)
Ara, destpite what these fine folks are telling us about their snappy new security mesures, I continue to believe that, when it comes to Internet security, the best practice is to not visit a site or author an email that you would not want your mom, priest, fiercest competitor, or everyone on the planet to bear witness to. Of course, I'm a troglodyte, so you need to consider the source.
Posted by Charles | July 9, 2008 9:57 AM
Posted on July 9, 2008 09:57