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Internet Explorer 8 Security Features and Concerns
Published March 14th, 2008 in Browser Security, Internet Explorer, Internet Explorer 8, Security
Microsoft recently released Windows Internet Explorer 8 Beta 1 to the public. While the developer tools and other features are receiving a lot of interest, this release also includes new security features and concerns that require some attention.
Phishing sites often use naming techniques such as the one shown in the screenshot. This often confuses users into thinking that they have reached a legitimate Web site, because the domain name they are trying to visit is within the URL. This new highlighting technique will help to thwart such attempts once users upgrade and are aware of this new protection. Websense® - Blog: Internet Explorer 8 - Security Features and Concerns
