 BIGMIKEPremium join:2002-06-07 Westminster, CA | Why Windows is a Security Nightmare Why Windows is a Security Nightmare by latif [May 16, 2004]
Security in all mainstream operating systems is non-existent; however, things are especially bad for Windows. Windows happens to be the favorite target of worm and virus writers. Conventional wisdom suggests that the huge installed base of Windows helps spread the worms and viruses, and also makes it a highly attractive target for worm/virus writers. The installed base of Windows certainly has an undeniable effect on the prevalence of malware on Windows, but this is not all there is to it. »www.techuser.net/index.php?id=47 |