McAfee: Microsoft Visa a security risk
Are you worried about Microsoft Vista's security? You probably should be. Criticism of Microsoft's latest Windows operating system has been common, especially with regard to security. Now McAfee, an intrusion prevention and security risk management company, has identified Vista as one of 10 pending security threats in the coming year. Vista was not alone on the list. CIOs need to sit up and take note about all of these warnings.
The other threats include continued distribution of malicious software and data mining of personal information through popular online applications such as MySpace and Monster.com. Increased proliferation of Storm Worm, a malicious program that began infecting computers in January 2007, remains a threat. And don't forget viruses spread through Instant Messaging programs. What CIO does not have Microsoft Vista in his shop or plans to get it as soon as the program expands? It may be a big issue for every CIO system in the coming year. And we would like to know what you are doing to make sure your Vista system is protected--let us know in the comments.
For more on Vista headaches:
- See this CNNMoney article
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By Dgabriel | Posted 1:10pm | November 19, 2007
Considering McAfee is 3rd or 4th on the list of antimalware manufacturers, it's clear their shot at Microsoft was just some ill aimed PR to get their name in the papers. With all things being equal, I think the commute to work is more risky than any of the software I've ever installed.
By mcse training | Posted 6:30pm | May 6, 2008
Third party developers definitely do a better job at identifying spyware threats than Microsofts own software tools. It's possible the third party developers are looking at how to break Windows security while the Microsoft engineers are just happy to relase their operating systems on time.