Every major browser has taken its own approach to embedding security features. Looking ahead, security pros see a future when reputation-related and validation technologies play a bigger part, and are built directly into Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and others.It's no secret that the Web is the No. 1 attack vector for hackers. That
puts Web browsers on the front line of the war against malware, and leaves
vendors to decide just how much security to embed in browsers.
The latest versions of the major browsers, from Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
to Google Chrome, have all sought to address security in their own ways.
Microsoft, for example, is touting a number of security features in IE 8, from
a cross-site scripting filter to clickjacking
protection. Google turned to sandboxing in
Google Chrome, and included an Incognito mode similar to IE 8's InPrivate
Browsing.
Still, security pros expect to see more features designed to protect users
embedded in browsers in the future. Dave Marcus, director of security research
and communications at McAfee's Avert Labs, said browser security is generally
in a state of flux. Looking ahead, he expects to see more reputation technologies
embedded in the browser, possibly making use of behavioral and script
evaluation technologies.
"With financial motivation driving malware, user data is under constant
attack, and the browser is certainly one of the main attack points,"
Marcus said. "Provided users and businesses are staying current with
security technologies, maintain patches and are informed as to trends, they can
browse safely."
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