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Microsoft Introduces Experimental Security Project for Edge Browser

It's called 'Super Duper Secure Mode'

By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 16, 2022 02:08PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Internet & Security Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Microsoft’s Edge browser could get even more secure, thanks to a new project dubbed as “Super Duper Secure Mode.” First spotted by The Record, Microsoft’s browser vulnerability research team is working on an experimental project that would automatically disable performance or optimization features to prioritize security when a threat is detected. Microsoft Microsoft details the project in-depth in a blog post, writing, "our hope is to build something that changes the modern exploit landscape and significantly raises the cost of exploitation for attackers." The tech giant explains that Super Duper Secure Mode will work by disabling the JIT in Javascript (known as just-in-time, a compilation that is done during the execution of a code). Microsoft hopes that disabling JIT and enabling other security features like CET (controlflow-enforcement technology) would remove roughly half of the bugs that must be fixed. "By disabling JIT, we can enable both mitigations and make exploitation of security bugs in any renderer process component more difficult," Microsoft said. "This reduction in attack surface kills half of the bugs we see in exploits and every remaining bug becomes more difficult to exploit. To put it another way, we lower costs for users but increase costs for attackers." This reduction in attack surface kills half of the bugs we see in exploits and every remaining bug becomes more difficult to exploit. Microsoft said it plans to work on this project over the next few months. And while the name of the project is pretty cool, Microsoft said it will eventually change Super Duper Secure Mode to something more professional, if it launches it as a mainstay feature to the Edge browser. In recent years, the tech giant has been prioritizing its Edge browser, and is even shutting down Internet Explorer next year to solely focus on it. Microsoft said the Edge browser has improved compatibility, streamlined productivity, and better browser security than Internet Explorer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable Remote Assistance and Desktop in Windows XP Script Errors (What They Are and How to Fix Them) What Is Spyware? Plus, How to Protect Yourself Against It How to Disable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer How to Uninstall or Remove Internet Explorer Improving Performance in Internet Explorer 11 When Is Internet Explorer End of Life? How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working Microsoft Edge vs. Google Chrome How to Open Internet Explorer 11 in Windows 10 How to Update Internet Explorer (Most Recent: IE11) How to Turn on Incognito Mode in Your Browser What Is a Windows SmartScreen Filter? How to Disable JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11 How to View Internet Explorer Sites on a Mac How to Fix a Google Chrome Black Screen Issue Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies