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Google Buys Anti-Malware Security Startup

Posted by Zonk on from the securing-the-border-by-any-means-neccessary dept.

J Tomas writes "Google has quietly made its first anti-malware acquisition, snapping up GreenBorder Technologies, a venture-backed company that sells browser virtualization security software. GreenBorder's software creates a DMZ (demilitarized zone) between the Windows desktop and programs downloaded from Web pages or opened from e-mail messages in Microsoft Outlook. The early speculation is that Google will add the sandbox technology to the Google Toolbar or release a rebranded version as a standalone download."

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  1. Thanks... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny


    GreenBorder's software creates a DMZ (demilitarized zone) between the Windows desktop and programs downloaded from Web pages or opened from e-mail messages in Microsoft Outlook.

    Dear GreenBorder,

    Thank you for doing work we should have done years ago.
    Unfortunately this level of work requires considerable resources
    which would drive down our bottom line and
    shareholder confidence.

    William Gates III
    Microsoft Corporation

  2. virtualization DMZ.. by rs232 · · Score: 4, Funny

    When did Linux steal this innovative technology and rename it chroot.

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    davecb5620@gmail.com
  3. Neo-security Methodology by Nymz · · Score: 5, Funny

    1) Install every anti-virus, firewall, virtual sandbox DMZ, and toolbar that you can.
    2) Sustain 99% CPU usage.
    3) Protected!