The new version of IE will be available in beta version

Microsoft is putting the finishing touches to its next browser. Objective: to publish the first beta version of Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) in September.

Since March, Microsoft maintains the suspense by delivering regular technical elements the next version of Microsoft’s browser , because the publisher has already published three pre-release versions of Internet Explorer 9. However , we know almost nothing about the user interface or functionality . It was not until the first beta for this . And according to Microsoft , it will be in September.

Rumors about the soon launching

Initially scheduled August, the output of the beta of Internet Explorer 9 is scheduled for September. This was confirmed by one of the leaders of Microsoft, at an annual meeting with financial analysts on July 29. The final output is not expected before March 2011.

For the moment, we know that IE 9 should best comply with web standards: better support for HTML5, CSS3, SVG and hardware acceleration. We also know he has a new JavaScript engine meets the code name “chakra” that accelerating implementation of JavaScript, would fill a gap of Internet Explorer 8.

Regarding the interface, nothing has filtered out the side of Microsoft. But Neowin.net put his hand on catches published by a Chinese website showing a new download manager. Among the changes, noted Microsoft ‘s adaptation of “speed dial” of Opera: Display thumbnails of most visited sites, “innovation”, also present in Chrome and Safari.

According to Miller, Windows 7 would be more robust and secure than Apple’s Leopard (Mac OS X 10.5), mainly due to two-vehicle technologies in the Microsoft OS: Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR) and Data Execution Prevention . In addition, Miller says qu’IE8 can also be replaced by Google Chrome.

Charlie Miller is widely recognized computer security. Indeed, he can claim the title of winner of the annual competition Pwn2Own piracy, organized under the CANSEC West 2009 in Vancouver.

Miller, a former NSA employee, has probably been able to confirm his statements to the end of the month, on the occasion of the next edition of CANSEC West (From 24 to 26 March) where he will defend his title of fastest pirate the west coast.

Charlie Miller – Windows 7 and Internet Explorer security is better than Apple’s Leopard

As a reminder, Miller had taken only 10 seconds to crack a Mac Safari was installed at the 2009 event. In 2008, he had hacked a MacBook Air in two minutes, but having prepared.

Flash technology takes for his cold this year. Recently, Steve Jobs had been insatiable critics, claiming that it was also exceeded the disk and he wanted no part of the install on the iPhone or other device bearing the seal of the apple as the iPad tablet should be sold March 26, according to the latest rumors.

But other rumors circulating earlier this week claimed that the iPad would rather be marketed in limited numbers at first, because of a delay in their production.

Two security researchers believe that it is technically possible to exploit the critical flaw in its Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8. Microsoft, which says that only IE6 on Windows XP are affected, issue a patch off cycle.

Bad news for Microsoft.

Analysis of attacks against Google and 33 other companies had identified a critical flaw unpatched Internet Explorer.

According to initial reports Microsoft, only users of version 6 browser and Windows XP were actually incurred. The DEP (Data Execution Prevention) Integrated IE7 and IE8 to prevent exploitation of the vulnerability 0-day.

Finally, it seems that the risk is greater. A security researcher Dino Dai Zovi, has indeed developed a code PoC (proof of concept) to compromise a computer running Internet Explorer 7 on Vista and XP. In message posted on Twitter Dino Dai Zovi believes that the protection provided by the DEP can be circumvented.

DEP protection of IE7 and 8 could be circumvented

On The RegisterDino Dai Zovi nevertheless considers the recommendations Microsoft (DEP, ASLR, protected mode, …) provide a significant level of protection against targeted attacks. The PoC was developed that allows for the time being mainly sensitive to read files but not change system settings.

The researcher said, however, be close to having to perform more powerful attacks, including exploiting the critical flaw in Internet Explorer 8. The analyst firm vulnerabilities Vupen Security has also issued a security bulletin, brief (presumably for security reasons), underlining the opportunity to execute code remotely on a computer with Internet Explorer 8.

Asked by CNET NewsMicrosoft says it is studying the evidence provided by and Dino Dai Zovi Vupen Security and the ability for an attacker DEP bypass protection Internet Explorer.

Security alerts encourage the download of Firefox and Opera

For the moment, Microsoft recommends always users of IE6 and Windows XP to migrate to newer versions of its browser to its Windows operating system. Security Agencies French, German and Australian now recommend them to adopt an alternative browser, a position that the Redmond company qualifies as excessive.

However, Microsoft takes the threat seriously and has published a note on his blog Security announced that it would broadcast a patch outside of its usual cycle. The critical flaw in Internet Explorer and should be corrected before the patch day of February.

Microsoft tries to reassure users of its applications. His image already tarnished by several incidents of security risk to suffer because of the disclosure of this new vulnerability and its media coverage in newspapers and television (A prime media).

The alternative browsers, such Firefox and Opera, Stand to benefit directly from this bad publicity. According Statistics obtained by The Register, the number of downloads of Opera and Firefox have increased significantly in recent days.