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Keeping Internet Explorer 8 safe and secure

Pt. 5 of 10 | 2:15 |

Understanding Internet Explorer 8

Friday May 8, 2009

In Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft introduced its anti-Phishing component. Phishing, you'll recall, is when the perpetrators try to convince you that their email is from your bank or other institution and lure you to a fraudulent Web site to steal your information. In Internet Explorer 8 SmartScreen Filter takes the battle against malware and phishing a step further.

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Show Notes

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- SmartScreen Filter greatly improves on the anti-Phishing engine that was introduced in Internet Explorer 7.

- If you come into contact with a dangerous site Internet Explorer 8 puts up a warning screen.

- The warning screen is red and shows you that the site has been reported as dangerous.

- You're also given the IP address and can get more advanced information.

- If you click on Tools and move down to SmartScreen Filter you can do a number of things.

- You can turn SmartScreen Filter off, which is not recommended.

- You can report a dangerous Web site you encounter.

- If you're suspicious of a particular site, you can has SmartScreen Filter check it out for you.

- SmartScreen Filter has been showing amazing results in preventing malware and phishing attacks.

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