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Gartner Debunks Over-Hyped Security Threats
TPIRman writes "At Gartner's recent IT Security Summit, the research company's analysts identified five over-hyped security concerns. Among the supposed FUD are mobile malware, unsafe VoIP, and cracker-friendly wireless hotspots. Gartner, which has made a name for itself tracking hype, claims that irrational anxiety is holding back technologies that offer benefits greater than their security risks. A Techworld columnist argues, though, that Gartner is sending mixed messages."
That I got this FP in!
Why do SlashDot editors allow posts that advertise commercial firms? Especially Gartner, Microsoft's concubine.
I didn't know AIDS was a virus, more a syndrome caused by a virus.
Stop acting like the .002% of the population you're describing are in any way indicative of how AIDS is transmitted.
Yes, there are people who got it without engaging in irresponsible behavior, and that is a tragedy.
But they are VASTLY outnumbered by people who used dirty needles or fucked someone they shouldn't have. THEY are representative, not your ridiculously small example groups.
Does this mean that minorities from the south are also racist, or will you just go ahead & admit that you're a complete moron? It's a new world, sweetheart, join it when you're ready.