Microsoft introduces new Windows security features
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-02-25 13:21

Microsoft is introducing an update to Windows designed to make the software more secure.

The update, a part of the SP2 version of Windows XP, includes a pop-up window blocker built inside Internet Explorer, as well as an enhanced, stronger firewall and a new feature called Windows Security Center.

The Security Center can also manage the downloading of Active-X controls, which are small bits of software used in the display of Web pages that can become security risks if maliciously used.

Microsoft will also issue a proposal this week detailing its plans to eradicate the prevalence and danger of spam, or unwanted e-mails that are either advertisements or can contain computer viruses.

Meanwhile, the company is working to develop policies that would let high-volume e-mail senders continue to send bulk messages while complying with anti-spam and security procedures.

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