Windows Vista® Resource Kit, Second Edition

Internet Explorer 7 Security Features

Many of the most significant improvements to Internet Explorer 7 are security-related, including:

• Defending against malware

• Protecting against data theft

• Controlling browser add-ons

• Exposing malicious websites

The sections that follow describe improvements to each of these areas. For more information, view "Windows Vista Virtual Lab Express: Browse with Enhanced Security" at http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6478946.

Direct from the Source: How Internet Explorer 7 Strikes a Balance Between Security and Compatibility

We’ve worked to make sure that Internet Explorer 7 is as secure as possible but still compatible with the Internet. The principle that helps us balance security and compatibility is to not affect existing ...