Google Acquires Security Firm

Google announced recently that it has purchased security firm Green Border, which offers software to protect Web users that takes a fairly unique approach. Its software has been offered as a free download, with a Pro version costing $49.95 USD.
GreenBorder helps Microsoft to build an extensible operating environment around the browser, separating its session from that of the operating system. The purpose of this virtual wrapper is to disable any active content downloaded and run through the browser from having any kind of direct and unwarranted access to the operating system.

Activating the GreenBorder, the Web browse is launched within a virtual session, which is marked on the screen with, literally, a green border around the browser window. Any new windows spawned through the browser also exist within this virtual session. Conceptually, Microsoft offers a similar capability in Windows Vista with IE's Protected Mode.
In what is surely not a coincidence, Google last week launched a new blog devoted to covering online security issues. An initial post on the blog covered the topic of malware, which is exactly what Green Border's technology is focused on.