Actually, it wasn't 'just' released. It was released on the date on the top of the article. I think the 13th. (I know because I read it then.)
So there! ~ > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:full-disclosure- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard M. Smith > Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2003 11:26 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft's plans for making XP more secure > > Microsoft has just released a document describing the changes they will be > making in service pack 2 to make Windows XP more secure. Many of the > interesting changes are in Internet Explorer. The attached links provide > the details. > > Richard M. Smith > http://www.ComputerBytesMan.com > > ==================================================== > > Changes to Functionality in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 > > http://tinyurl.com/z0rv > > In Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft is introducing a set of > security technologies that will help to improve the ability of Windows > XP-based computers to withstand malicious attacks from viruses and worms. > The technologies include network protection, memory protection, safer e- > mail > handling, more secure browsing, and improved computer maintenance. > > Together, these security technologies will help to make it more difficult > to > attack Windows XP, even if the latest updates are not applied. These > security technologies together are particularly useful in mitigation > against > worms and viruses. > > This document specifically focuses on the changes between earlier versions > of Windows XP and Windows XP Service Pack 2 and reflects Microsoft's early > thinking about Service Pack 2 and its implications for developers. > Examples > and details are provided for several of the technologies that are > experiencing the biggest changes. Future versions of this document will > cover all new and changed technologies. > > http://tinyurl.com/z2zv > > . Safer e-mail handling. Security technologies help to stop viruses > (such as SoBig.F) that spread through e-mail and instant messaging. These > technologies include default settings that are more secure, improved > attachment control for Outlook Express and Windows Messenger, and > increased > Outlook Express security and reliability. As a result, potentially unsafe > attachments that are sent through e-mail and instant messages are isolated > so that they cannot affect other parts of the system. > > . More secure browsing. Security technologies that are delivered in > Microsoft Internet Explorer provide improved protection against malicious > content on the Web. One enhancement includes locking down the Local > Machine > zone to prevent against the running of malicious scripts and fortifying > against harmful Web downloads. Additionally, better user controls and user > interfaces are provided that help prevent malicious ActiveXR controls and > spyware from running on customers' systems without their knowledge and > consent. > > > _______________________________________________ > Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. > Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
