Touted as the most secure version of the Web browser to date, it goes without saying that Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) is not hacker proof. Internet Explorer 7's features are designed to prevent viruses, spyware and other forms of malware from infecting your Windows system.
With cross-site scripting protection and all Active-X controls shut off by default, Internet Explorer 7 users are protected from attacks from other malicious Web sites. Also, IE7's rewritten URL parser reduces the possibility of buffer overflow attacks.
Internet Explorer 7's title position as the newest version of the most oft-hacked Web browser makes it an appealing target for hackers who wish to install various types of malware on your system. Check out the tips below to get a handle on the type of security IE7 provides and how to keep your Windows shops as secure as possible.
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