Interesting. Perhaps an attempt to reclaim that measely 5% that Firefox has? Hopefully it will be effective.

Source: CNN

Microsoft plans new browser version
Gates says Internet Explorer 7 will have security features to prevent viruses, spyware, 'phishing.'
February 15, 2005: 1:43 PM EST

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. will release a new version of Internet Explorer, the world's most widely used Internet browsing software, with new, built-in security features, Chairman Bill Gates said Tuesday.