Microsoft announces new security software, new version of Internet Explorer
{{date|February 16, 2005}}
{{w|Bill Gates}} announced in a {{w|RSA security}} conference that Microsoft will release major security changes to {{w|Internet Explorer}} and will release a new version prior to the release of {{w|Windows Longhorn|Longhorn}}, the replacement for Windows XP expected any time after 2005.

Microsoft plans to include many features to increase security. These features are to protect against threats such as {{w|Computer virus|computer viruses}}, {{w|spyware}}, and {{w|phishing}}.

Release of a test copy of the new version is expected some time in the middle of this year. Also in the works is a Microsoft developed {{w|Anti-virus software|anti-virus}} program. This move puts pressure on other major players such as {{w|McAfee}} and {{w|Symantec}}. The anti-spyware product is currently planned for release to Windows users for free.

Analysts contend that these plans to rework Internet Explorer are likely due to increased competition from smaller browsers such as {{w|Mozilla Firefox|Firefox}}. [[AOL]] plans to release a new version of {{w|Netscape Browser}} with protection against phishing as well.

To further compete, more content related services may be incorporated into the browser. Martin Reynolds, a vice president of technology forecasting firm Gartner Inc., said, "I don't think we will see a whole bunch of new features. We will see the existing features of the browser tightened up so the security becomes more manageable."

==Sources==

*{{source|url=http://news.com.com/IE+update+to+debut+ahead+of+plans/2100-1032_3-5577263.html?part=rss&tag=5575731&subj=news.1032.20| title=Reversal: Next IE divorced from new Windows| author=Ina Fried  and Paul Festa|pub=CNET Networks, Inc.|date=February 15, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.technewsworld.com/story/Microsoft-Outlines-Improved-IE-Anti-Spyware-Plans-40680.html| title=Microsoft Outlines Improved IE Anti-Spyware Plans| author=Jay Lyman|pub=TechNews World|date=February 16, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://today.reuters.co.uk/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2005-02-16T041716Z_01_CHA566005_RTRUKOC_0_TECH-MICROSOFT-BROWSER.xml| title=Microsoft plans new IE browser| author=Spencer Swartz|pub=Reuters|date=February 16, 2005}}
*{{source|url=http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/index.cfm?go=news.view&news=4549| title=Gates touts free antispyware and Internet Explorer 7| author=Joris Evers|pub=IDG News Service|date=February 16, 2005}}
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[[es:Microsoft lanzará nueva versión de Internet Explorer para atacar problemas de seguridad]]
RSA security conference that Microsoft will release major security changes to Windows Longhorn|Longhorn, the replacement for Windows XP expected any time after 2005.

Microsoft plans to include many features to increase security. These features are to protect against threats such as computer viruses, phishing.

Release of a test copy of the new version is expected some time in the middle of this year. Also in the works is a Microsoft developed anti-virus program. This move puts pressure on other major players such as Symantec. The anti-spyware product is currently planned for release to Windows users for free.

Analysts contend that these plans to rework Internet Explorer are likely due to increased competition from smaller browsers such as Firefox. AOL plans to release a new version of  with protection against phishing as well.

To further compete, more content related services may be incorporated into the browser. Martin Reynolds, a vice president of technology forecasting firm Gartner Inc., said, "I don't think we will see a whole bunch of new features. We will see the existing features of the browser tightened up so the security becomes more manageable."
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