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Internet Explorer Protected Mode

Published 6 February 7 8:33 AM | tonybradley

In Vista, Internet Explorer gets the benefit of some added security. Using WIC (Windows Integrity Control), Vista treats files and processes associated with Internet Explorer as Low integrity as long as it is running in Protected Mode. Internet Explorer...

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Windows Integrity Control

Published 5 February 7 9:56 AM | tonybradley

With Vista, Microsoft introduced a new security concept to help protect your computer. Rather than relying on discretionary controls, like NTFS file and folder permissions which users can assign and change, Vista also has new mandatory controls. WIC,...

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Vista Flaw Discovered

Published 3 January 7 11:27 AM | tonybradley

Less than a month from its official release to corporate customers, a vulnerability was already discovered that affects Vista. According to Microsoft and others, the vulnerability can only be exploited if an attacker already has access to the system,...

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