Analysis of Spyware

scubacuda writes "What actually happens when you install adware/spyware/malware? Follow the Bouncing Malware examines what's downloaded, redirected, and obfuscated. A fascinating read. (Part two was postponed in order to cover a new My Doom variant.)"

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firefox testimonial

[Anonymous Coward]

I have been an IE devotee since v4.x came out. I have recently moved over to Firefox in order to stop me having to keep up with all the security problems I started to experience only inthe last couple of months.

Seriously, how hard can it be for MS to write an application as straightforward, yet secure as Firefox.

I downloaded Service pack 2 release candidate and noted a lot of security improvements and features, but in agreeance with with MS whom today released the full Service pack 2, it seems to mainly add 'bars and locks' to your 'doors and windows'. Whereas Firefox seems to be a better neighborhood to live in from the start.

Re:firefox testimonial

[Rosco P. Coltrane]

Seriously, how hard can it be for MS to write an application as straightforward, yet secure as Firefox.

Perhaps lots of people, including Microsoft itself, have an interest in perpetuating the myth that software is inherently insecure.