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'Lower Rights' IE 7.0 Coming

blacktop writes "eWeek has official confirmation from a Microsoft vice president that the upcoming Internet Explorer 7.0 browser upgrade will ship with reduced privilege mode turned on by default to help thwart browser-based attacks. In addition to anti-phishing and anti-spoofing features, IE 7.0 will add support for IDN (International Domain Names), built-in RSS and seamless search that will include choices of search providers."

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  1. 30%, Try 80% by blazerw11 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here are just a few references pointing out the real percentage of computers infected with spyware:
    80%
    8 out of 10
    88%
    Or, just search it.
    So, 5 years to admit to the problem as it was 3-ish years ago.

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