Hardening

MUST READ Internet Explorer: Windows' Achilles' heel FEATURED TOPIC - There is no shortage of Internet Explorer exploits, yet it's still the de facto browser in most shops. Should you plug the holes or consider an alternative? Get advice here.

NEWS: 1 - 3 of 4

	Microsoft releases five fixes for IE, Windows SearchSecurity.com | 11 Apr 2006 ARTICLE - The software giant fixes several IE flaws, including the createTextRange issue, and addresses vulnerabilities in a range of Windows programs.

	Third-party fixes available for IE flaw SearchSecurity.com | 28 Mar 2006 ARTICLE - The unofficial work-arounds for the createTextRange flaw suggest the security community doesn't like waiting for Microsoft to address potentially dangerous vulnerabilities.

	Microsoft warns of brand-new IE exploit code SearchSecurity.com | 24 Mar 2006 ARTICLE - The software giant offers workarounds for the so-called createTextRange flaw as security experts issue sober warnings about the potential impact.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 18

	Cross-site Scripting 102: How to defend against cross-site scripting Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 17 Jul 2008 TIP - How big of a threat is cross-site scripting (XSS) to Web browser security? A pretty substantial threat, according to one expert. Learn how you can defend against XSS attacks.

	ActiveX security improves with Internet Explorer 8's security features Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 03 Jul 2008 TIP - Internet Explorer 8 is not a completely security-oriented release, but it should help to solve many of the current browser security exploits.

	Web security features of Internet Explorer 8 Submitted By: SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 17 Apr 2008 TIP - When it comes to Web security, Internet Explorer is often the platform of choice for malicious hackers. Learn about the security features of the new Web browser, IE8, in this tip.

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 3

	What do you know about Microsoft Internet security? SearchWindowsSecurity.com | 28 Aug 2007 QUIZ - Take a break from your daily admin duties and test your Microsoft Internet security knowledge with a quiz on Internet Explorer, IIS and other Web applications.

	A step-by-step guide to configuring IE7 security in Vista Brien M. Posey, Microsoft MVP | 07 Dec 2006 STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE - In our step-by-step guide, read about the new security features present in IE7 and which of these features are user configurable.

	Evolution of the VML flaw David Nielson, Assistant Site Editor | 27 Sep 2006 SPECIAL NEWS COVERAGE - Prepare for the next time a vulnerability arises in your Web applications by checking out this series of Web security tips and guides.

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DOWNLOADS: 1 - 3 of 4

	CCleaner (Crap Cleaner) Published by: CCleaner | 03 Oct 2005 DOWNLOAD - (SearchWindowsSecurity.com)

	StartupRun Published by: NirSoft | 03 Oct 2005 DOWNLOAD - The StartupRun utility displays the list of all applications that are loaded automatically when Windows boots. For each application, additional information is displayed (product name, file version, description, and company ... (SearchWindowsSecurity.com)

	IECookiesView Published by: NirSoft | 03 Oct 2005 DOWNLOAD - IECookiesView is a small utility that displays the details of all cookies that Internet Explorer stores on your computer. (SearchWindowsSecurity.com)

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