Friday, November 18, 2005

Microsoft, buddies on antiphishing trip

Microsoft said Thursday that it has <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5958832.html?tag=zdnn.alert">added three data providers</A> in its effort to help customers thwart the information-stealing attacks that involve a technique known as phishing. The software maker said it has struck deals with Cyota, Internet Identity, and MarkMonitor, each of which will provide Microsoft with regular updates on confirmed phishing Web sites. The information will be used in a variety of Microsoft products, including its Internet Explorer browser, its Hotmail email program, and in Windows Live.

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