IE7 being developed to resist spyware

**MIG-31** · Jun 14, 2005, 06:42 AM

The next version of Microsoft's much criticized Internet Explorer browser is being built to resist hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software, according to a Microsoft developer.

Rob Franco, lead program manager for IE Security at Microsoft, wrote in a blog entry on Thursday that Internet Explorer 7 for Longhorn will contain a feature called "low rights IE." The feature essentially removes administrator rights, so that the system will not allow unknown applications, such as spyware and other potentially dangerous code, to be installed without express permission from the user.

"When users run programs with limited user privileges, they are safer from attack than when they run with Administrator privileges, because Windows can restrict the malicious code from taking damaging actions...Any programs that the user downloads and runs will be limited by User Account Protection, unless the user explicitly gives the program Administrator privileges," wrote Franco, whose
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Sargentwhitey · Jun 14, 2005, 06:48 AM

It had better be built with such capabilities, but wouldn't it be easier just to generally block the spyware through software then by limiting your abilities with the software?

nForcer · Jun 14, 2005, 07:56 AM

Considering how long its been since a complete recoding of Internet Explorer (4.0), its way past due.

EcPercy · Jun 14, 2005, 03:51 PM

Well I hope that works because we have tons of problems with spyware at work. We have GPO's in place to keep users from being able to install any software on their computers, but it looks like most of the spyware just ignores this and gives itself system access when installing. (this should be illegal to do)

Zardon · Jun 14, 2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EcPercy

(this should be illegal to do)

I agree totally and hopefully new laws come into play to deal with this growing problem. Last night I was browsing motorcycle sites and found one that continually tried to install spyware. Norton Corporate 10 blocked it, but it just goes to show even seemingly legitimate sites are up to this tactic to make money.

nForcer · Jun 14, 2005, 04:10 PM

even the vaulted www.weather.com installes spyware/adware. And pop-ups are out in full force too.
Guess thats to be expected, I mean, how else are they going to pay for the traffic/server useage on a primarily free service.

Jun 14, 2005, 06:42 AM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,857 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	IE7 being developed to resist spyware The next version of Microsoft's much criticized Internet Explorer browser is being built to resist hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software, according to a Microsoft developer. Rob Franco, lead program manager for IE Security at Microsoft, wrote in a blog entry on Thursday that Internet Explorer 7 for Longhorn will contain a feature called "low rights IE." The feature essentially removes administrator rights, so that the system will not allow unknown applications, such as spyware and other potentially dangerous code, to be installed without express permission from the user. "When users run programs with limited user privileges, they are safer from attack than when they run with Administrator privileges, because Windows can restrict the malicious code from taking damaging actions...Any programs that the user downloads and runs will be limited by User Account Protection, unless the user explicitly gives the program Administrator privileges," wrote Franco, whose _______________ Read More: News.com __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jun 14, 2005, 06:48 AM	#2
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	It had better be built with such capabilities, but wouldn't it be easier just to generally block the spyware through software then by limiting your abilities with the software? __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Jun 14, 2005, 07:56 AM	#3
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Considering how long its been since a complete recoding of Internet Explorer (4.0), its way past due.

Jun 14, 2005, 03:51 PM	#4
EcPercy HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Iraq Posts: 1,535 Rep Power: 0	Well I hope that works because we have tons of problems with spyware at work. We have GPO's in place to keep users from being able to install any software on their computers, but it looks like most of the spyware just ignores this and gives itself system access when installing. (this should be illegal to do)

Jun 14, 2005, 04:10 PM	#6
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	even the vaulted www.weather.com installes spyware/adware. And pop-ups are out in full force too. Guess thats to be expected, I mean, how else are they going to pay for the traffic/server useage on a primarily free service.