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 Protected Mode is enabled by default and ensures...
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02-06-2007
Filed under: internet, windows vista, security, internet explorer, ie7, protected mode, object, mandatory integrity control, trust, windows integrity control
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, or Windows Integrity Control (also referred to as...
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tonybradley
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02-05-2007
Filed under: internet, windows vista, microsoft, security, user, internet explorer, ie7, web, protected mode, wic, object, mandatory integrity control, trust, windows integrity control, mic
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, meaning they would need to be physically sitting in...
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tonybradley
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01-03-2007
Filed under: internet, windows vista, microsoft, security, flaw, vulnerability, patch, hyponnen, f-secure, worm, hack