NSS Labs: Internet Explorer Prevents Most Malware Attacks

Whilst the web opens up a portal of endless possibilities, it can also expose you to many dangers online that can put you and your computer at risk. Your browser is the first line of defense against attacks on the web, and it plays a critical role along with anti-virus and other security software to help keep you safe online. With Internet Explorer, SmartScreen helps protect users from socially engineered malware attacks by stopping them before they have a chance to infect your PC.

Happy 20th Anniversary to the Web!

Today marks the day in which the internet officially went public, way back in 1991. To celebrate this epic milestone we have put together a few facts on the web’s past and taken a look into the evolution of Internet Explorer.

The Road to Two Billion PAC-DOTS Starts with a Contest

The only thing cooler than one billion Pac-Dots eaten is… two billion! In order to reward the die-hard WBPM players and introduce the game to millions more, we are kicking-off the World’s Biggest PAC-MAN® Gobbling Ghosts contest.

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One Billion Dots and Beyond – the Viral Phenomenon of World’s Biggest PAC-MAN

This past April, we teamed up with NAMCO BANDAI Games America to launch WorldsBiggestPacMan.com at MIX11. It was an instant, viral phenomenon and in its first week over 242 million PAC-DOTS™ were eaten, 2.2 million mazes were played and over 10 thousand new mazes were created.

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Helping European Users Enjoy a More Trusted Web

A survey by the Eurostat (statistical office of the European Union) found that “In the EU27 in 2010, almost one third of individuals (31%) who used the internet in the 12 months prior to the survey reported that they caught a virus or other computer infection resulting in loss of information or time during this period.”

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Twinterview with Internet Explorer evangelist Simon May

This Wednesday, Internet Explorer evangelist Simon May, will be joined by My Microsoft Life for a live Twinterview at 2pm.

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Internet Explorer 9 Partner Showcase: Sky Sports

With Internet Explorer 9 and Windows 7 fans can enjoy an even more immersive experience when visiting the Sky Sports website, and enjoy content on the increased viewing area.

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Internet Explorer 9 Partner Showcase: ESPNcricinfo Hawk-Eye brings the game to life

Want to know if Shoaib Ahktar is spraying it against Bangladesh? Is Graeme Swann on the mark against South Africa? Is Sachin Tendulkar going leg-side against Australia? Was that LBW even out? Well now you can put yourself in the umpires’ shoes with ESPNcricinfo’s enhanced live Hawk-Eye application

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Internet Explorer 9 Partner Showcase: British Fashion Council

Using the enhanced graphics ability of Internet Explorer 9 and HTML5, The British Fashion Council has expanded its digital landscape and built a digital hub aimed at young up-and-coming fashion designers.

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Don’t forget about Tracking Protection!

It has been highlighted in a report by ConsumerReports.org that despite Internet Explorer 9 having fantastic privacy features, most users aren’t reaping the rewards because they’re switching these settings off.

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