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I am Roboto · 02-16-2005, 06:23 PM

Internet Explorer 7 on the Horizon
Microsoft.com
"We’re very excited to announce at the RSA Conference today [2/15] that this summer we’ll release a beta of Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows XP with Service Pack 2, which will have even more enhancements to security and privacy protections. These enhancements align very closely with the three core tenets of Microsoft’s security approach that I mentioned earlier. Internet Explorer 7.0 will be the most secure browser we’ve ever released, building on and surpassing the success of the SP2-enhanced Internet Explorer 6.0. We don’t plan to ship it until it meets our quality bar, which we’ve set pretty high." - Mike Nash, Microsoft PressPass
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Guess FireFox is getting to them......so much for the "not until longhorn stance".

Dutabi84 · 02-16-2005, 06:39 PM

...and the first pop-up is expected to break through the security just seconds after its release.

robyrob · 02-16-2005, 07:38 PM

a browser can only be as secure as the user is capable of keeping it secure - MS hasn't abandoned ActiveX or browser helper objects, and try as they might to combat phishing schemes, it is ultimately up to the user to keep these things out. The only difference with IE 7.0 is that the browser will try to inform you that something is trying to be installed and give you the option to cancel it - it can not identify the component and can only do so much to protect from address spoofing.

The best way to keep it secure is to educate yourself.

Brian · 02-16-2005, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

a browser can only be as secure as the user is capable of keeping it secure - MS hasn't abandoned ActiveX or browser helper objects, and try as they might to combat phishing schemes, it is ultimately up to the user to keep these things out. The only difference with IE 7.0 is that the browser will try to inform you that something is trying to be installed and give you the option to cancel it - it can not identify the component and can only do so much to protect from address spoofing.

The best way to keep it secure is to educate yourself.

Very true. You, the user, are ultimately responsible for the safety of your own computer. I learned that the hard way last year.

Chelsea · 02-16-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by I am Roboto

Internet Explorer 7.0 will be the most secure browser we’ve ever released

That certainly won't take a lot of effort...

PZelda · 02-16-2005, 10:07 PM

*files nail*

Nah, I'll stick with my Firefox, thanks.

James"Thunder"Early · 02-16-2005, 11:52 PM

I think internet explorer will always be unsafe. Microsoft wants to keep applications built in that allow malicious code.

Belair · 02-16-2005, 11:57 PM

Not really interested in computer stuff.Just as long as mine works.

Brent88 · 02-17-2005, 12:37 AM

I've about had it with Internet Explorer and Spyware.

02-16-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
I am Roboto wtfmate Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 17, 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 4,224	Microsoft to release Internet Explorer 7.0 Beta this summer Internet Explorer 7 on the Horizon Microsoft.com "We’re very excited to announce at the RSA Conference today [2/15] that this summer we’ll release a beta of Internet Explorer 7.0 for Windows XP with Service Pack 2, which will have even more enhancements to security and privacy protections. These enhancements align very closely with the three core tenets of Microsoft’s security approach that I mentioned earlier. Internet Explorer 7.0 will be the most secure browser we’ve ever released, building on and surpassing the success of the SP2-enhanced Internet Explorer 6.0. We don’t plan to ship it until it meets our quality bar, which we’ve set pretty high." - Mike Nash, Microsoft PressPass ------ Guess FireFox is getting to them......so much for the "not until longhorn stance".
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02-16-2005, 07:38 PM	#3
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,200	a browser can only be as secure as the user is capable of keeping it secure - MS hasn't abandoned ActiveX or browser helper objects, and try as they might to combat phishing schemes, it is ultimately up to the user to keep these things out. The only difference with IE 7.0 is that the browser will try to inform you that something is trying to be installed and give you the option to cancel it - it can not identify the component and can only do so much to protect from address spoofing. The best way to keep it secure is to educate yourself.
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02-16-2005, 10:07 PM	#6
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02-16-2005, 11:52 PM	#7
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I think internet explorer will always be unsafe. Microsoft wants to keep applications built in that allow malicious code.
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02-16-2005, 11:57 PM	#8
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	Not really interested in computer stuff.Just as long as mine works.
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02-16-2005, 06:39 PM	#2
Dutabi84 kittens must die Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 22, 2003 Location: MN/TX Posts: 11,026	...and the first pop-up is expected to break through the security just seconds after its release.

02-17-2005, 12:37 AM	#9
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	I've about had it with Internet Explorer and Spyware.
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