Date: 01/11/06 (WebDesign)    Keywords: java, spyware

I've been reading through the IE blog which documents the new developments that are being made for the release of IE7. While I was reading some of the older entries, I came across this little snippet.

"We think the address bar is also important for users to see in pop-up windows. A missing address bar creates a chance for a fraudster to forge an address of their own. To help thwart that, IE7 will show the address bar on all internet windows to help users see where they are. IE7 will also help users avoid fraudulent sites if users choose to use the Phishing Filter to check a site for known phishing activity."

Personally I use JavaScript to hide the Address bar when I create a popup for a picture. But I wonder if it will be possible to do this when IE7 is released. A part of me likes the idea for all the spyware popups I get if I use IE but aesthetically I like removing the address bar for picture popups.

What do you think?

Source: http://www.livejournal.com/community/webdesign/1041849.html