Security-Protocols

Google has bought US based internet security start-up firm GreenBorder, which specializes in using virtualization to create safe zones online. GreenBorder which is based in Mountain View, California where Google has its headquarters has posted the official message on its website that it has been acquired. GreenBorder has stated on their website that they are no longer taking new customers, but they will continue to support its existing customers.

GreenBorder basically creates virtual sandbox machines to do things like read email, browse websites and other various tasks can be done without exposing the actual system to viruses and malware. The virtual sandboxes are then deleted at the end of each session taking any potential spyware and or trojans with them.

In a white paper entitled The Ghost in the Browser, Google’s anti-malware security researchers looked at several billion websites. They researched around 12 million websites, within which they found 1 million of them engaging in drive-by downloads of malicious code.

So could this mean more security acquisitions in the future? I hope so, id like to see eEye Digital Security get bought for a decent price so my shares will actually be worth something.