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wolf · 02-23-2005, 08:19 AM

IE 7: No Phishing Allowed
By Dennis Fisher
February 21, 2005

Bill Gates used his opening keynote speech at the RSA Conference here Tuesday to preview the next version of Internet Explorer, which has lost a sizable chunk of its market share of late to open-source challenger Firefox.
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The announcement was a bit unexpected, given that Microsoft Corp. has done little in the way of development or marketing for IE in recent years. Microsoft will release a beta of the new browser this summer, but that version will be compatible only with Windows XP Service Pack 2.

The full version of IE 7.0 will be included in "Longhorn," which is due next year. Gates said the new version will include significant security upgrades, namely technologies to help prevent URL spoofing in phishing attacks.

"Browsing is definitely a point of vulnerability," said Gates, chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft, based in Redmond, Wash.

It's unclear exactly what kind of phishing protection Microsoft plans to offer, but it will likely include technology to detect spoofed Web sites, a key to phishing attacks.

Gates also said that Microsoft plans to release its own anti-virus product by year's end, based on the technology it acquired through the purchase this month of Sybari Software Inc. He didn't provide details on how the product will be delivered or what the license structure will be. But it will likely be similar to Sybari's offerings and include support for IBM's Lotus Notes, as well as Microsoft Exchange.

Sources with knowledge of the company's plans said Microsoft is treading carefully with the anti-virus release so as not to conflict with other anti-virus vendors, many of whom are Microsoft partners.

Gates also spent a lot of time discussing the company's recent AntiSpyware beta release. More than 5 million people have downloaded the beta, and Gates said the full version will be free when it is available later this year.

"We've made that decision because we feel that these are features that we think should be available to protect every PC," Gates said.

To monitor and update the AntiSpyware tool, Microsoft has created a site called SpyNet through which customers can submit information on software they think may be spyware. Microsoft researchers analyze each submission and, if necessary, create a new signature to detect new malicious code. During a demonstration of the tool, a Microsoft product manager showed how the software can protect PCs while users are browsing the Internet—as well as with scheduled scans.

When used in conjunction with IE 6.0 SP1, AntiSpyware can prevent spyware from installing in the background and warns users whenever an unknown app attempts to install itself. The tool can also eliminate the problems caused by JavaScript windows that spyware programs use to hide dialog boxes warning users about unsafe content or downloads.

Gates also formally announced that Microsoft plans to move to a common updating and patching tool for all its products, to be called Microsoft Update. Microsoft executives have been discussing this move for some time, but Gates provided more details. Consumers and enterprises will use AutoUpdate to patch individual PCs or small groups of machines. Enterprises will have the choice of using Windows Update Service or SMS, and all fixes will come from a common database.

This was Gates' second consecutive opening keynote at RSA. Last year he unveiled Microsoft's Active Protection technology, as well as many of the security improvements included in SP2 for Windows XP.

Gates said the company is pleased with the rate of customer acceptance of SP2. "That has gone super, super well," he said.

Wingless · 02-23-2005, 08:30 AM

This is exactly what ran through my head while I read this article...

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Originally Posted by wolf

The full version of IE 7.0 will be included in "Longhorn," which is due next year. Gates said the new version will include significant security upgrades, namely technologies to help prevent URL spoofing in phishing attacks.

*giggle giggle* hehe, longhorn...

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Originally Posted by wolf

Gates also said that Microsoft plans to release its own anti-virus product by year's end, based on the technology it acquired through the purchase this month of Sybari Software Inc.

"Acquired"? Makes me think of the Borg. "We will add your biological and technological distinctiveness to our own. Resistance is futile."

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Originally Posted by wolf

To monitor and update the AntiSpyware tool, Microsoft has created a site called SpyNet through which customers can submit information on software they think may be spyware.

SpyNet? And so begins the downfall of human society... Heard of SkyNet?

Sorry for the lack of a constructive post... but anyways for the IE people out there I'm sure they'll love it. In the meantime I'm content with Firefox

wolf · 02-23-2005, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingless

......Sorry for the lack of a constructive post... but anyways for the IE people out there I'm sure they'll love it. In the meantime I'm content with Firefox

Are you kidding.... not only was that post constructive, it was right on. I just recently made the switch to firefox, sooooo much better. I still keep a copy of IE handy just in case I come across a site that is totally pro microsoft.

Lasereth · 02-23-2005, 04:36 PM

I hate Firefox. I can't wait for IE7. Of course, I couldn't care less to tell ya the truth because the current IE is fine for me. I can see how troublesome IE could be to users that are new to the Internet but for experienced users it's fine.

-Lasereth

mmm...kyle · 02-23-2005, 07:39 PM

I was quite happy with internet explorer while I was using it, that was until I switched to firefox, Now IE just...doesnt seem right when I am using it. I'll undoubtedly have a look at this though when its released, just to see whats its like...

bubbagump · 02-23-2005, 07:39 PM

Its interesting that they have decided to work on IE7, previously, MS had said that IE6 was the end of the line...

Oh well, its irrelevant. Firefox rules

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bing bing · 02-23-2005, 07:42 PM

It's all about the Firefox.

kid astronaut · 02-23-2005, 10:49 PM

slightly off-topic...

i like firefox but there are plenty of other IE-based alternatives that add on pop-up blockers, security features, etc. i use avant browser, and maxthon is excellent as well. i understand why people love firefox (it is an excellent browser, though i found it pretty lacking before 1.0 was released) but i don't understand why people are acting like it's the first alternative ever.

anyway, microsoft seems to me to have been taking some pretty decent steps in the right direction recently. i see a lot of linux people mocking their new focus on security, but those same people were mocking their lack of focus on the same before these announcements came, so whatever. fact of the matter is that 90% of people use windows, and whatever microsoft can do to make windows a better product is all right with me.

shadowalker · 02-24-2005, 07:19 AM

Both firefox and IE are using on my system. I personially use Firefox but the rest of the people that use my systems like IE. I have no problem with it and i'm glad there working on a version 7.

02-23-2005, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
wolf Ravenous Location: Right Behind You	Microsoft to release our latest headache IE 7.... IE 7: No Phishing Allowed By Dennis Fisher February 21, 2005 Bill Gates used his opening keynote speech at the RSA Conference here Tuesday to preview the next version of Internet Explorer, which has lost a sizable chunk of its market share of late to open-source challenger Firefox. ADVERTISEMENT The announcement was a bit unexpected, given that Microsoft Corp. has done little in the way of development or marketing for IE in recent years. Microsoft will release a beta of the new browser this summer, but that version will be compatible only with Windows XP Service Pack 2. The full version of IE 7.0 will be included in "Longhorn," which is due next year. Gates said the new version will include significant security upgrades, namely technologies to help prevent URL spoofing in phishing attacks. "Browsing is definitely a point of vulnerability," said Gates, chairman and chief software architect at Microsoft, based in Redmond, Wash. It's unclear exactly what kind of phishing protection Microsoft plans to offer, but it will likely include technology to detect spoofed Web sites, a key to phishing attacks. Gates also said that Microsoft plans to release its own anti-virus product by year's end, based on the technology it acquired through the purchase this month of Sybari Software Inc. He didn't provide details on how the product will be delivered or what the license structure will be. But it will likely be similar to Sybari's offerings and include support for IBM's Lotus Notes, as well as Microsoft Exchange. Sources with knowledge of the company's plans said Microsoft is treading carefully with the anti-virus release so as not to conflict with other anti-virus vendors, many of whom are Microsoft partners. Gates also spent a lot of time discussing the company's recent AntiSpyware beta release. More than 5 million people have downloaded the beta, and Gates said the full version will be free when it is available later this year. "We've made that decision because we feel that these are features that we think should be available to protect every PC," Gates said. To monitor and update the AntiSpyware tool, Microsoft has created a site called SpyNet through which customers can submit information on software they think may be spyware. Microsoft researchers analyze each submission and, if necessary, create a new signature to detect new malicious code. During a demonstration of the tool, a Microsoft product manager showed how the software can protect PCs while users are browsing the Internet—as well as with scheduled scans. When used in conjunction with IE 6.0 SP1, AntiSpyware can prevent spyware from installing in the background and warns users whenever an unknown app attempts to install itself. The tool can also eliminate the problems caused by JavaScript windows that spyware programs use to hide dialog boxes warning users about unsafe content or downloads. Gates also formally announced that Microsoft plans to move to a common updating and patching tool for all its products, to be called Microsoft Update. Microsoft executives have been discussing this move for some time, but Gates provided more details. Consumers and enterprises will use AutoUpdate to patch individual PCs or small groups of machines. Enterprises will have the choice of using Windows Update Service or SMS, and all fixes will come from a common database. This was Gates' second consecutive opening keynote at RSA. Last year he unveiled Microsoft's Active Protection technology, as well as many of the security improvements included in SP2 for Windows XP. Gates said the company is pleased with the rate of customer acceptance of SP2. "That has gone super, super well," he said. __________________ Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

02-23-2005, 04:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I hate Firefox. I can't wait for IE7. Of course, I couldn't care less to tell ya the truth because the current IE is fine for me. I can see how troublesome IE could be to users that are new to the Internet but for experienced users it's fine. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

02-23-2005, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
bubbagump Tilted	Its interesting that they have decided to work on IE7, previously, MS had said that IE6 was the end of the line... Oh well, its irrelevant. Firefox rules . __________________ s3x p1z

02-24-2005, 07:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
shadowalker Psycho Location: Firefox yourself and change the world!	Both firefox and IE are using on my system. I personially use Firefox but the rest of the people that use my systems like IE. I have no problem with it and i'm glad there working on a version 7. __________________ I'll make ya famous!

02-23-2005, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
mmm...kyle Tilted Location: Sitting by the tyne	I was quite happy with internet explorer while I was using it, that was until I switched to firefox, Now IE just...doesnt seem right when I am using it. I'll undoubtedly have a look at this though when its released, just to see whats its like...

02-23-2005, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
bing bing Addict Location: Melbourne, Australia	It's all about the Firefox.

02-23-2005, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
kid astronaut Tilted Location: Portland, OR	slightly off-topic... i like firefox but there are plenty of other IE-based alternatives that add on pop-up blockers, security features, etc. i use avant browser, and maxthon is excellent as well. i understand why people love firefox (it is an excellent browser, though i found it pretty lacking before 1.0 was released) but i don't understand why people are acting like it's the first alternative ever. anyway, microsoft seems to me to have been taking some pretty decent steps in the right direction recently. i see a lot of linux people mocking their new focus on security, but those same people were mocking their lack of focus on the same before these announcements came, so whatever. fact of the matter is that 90% of people use windows, and whatever microsoft can do to make windows a better product is all right with me.