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The Insecurity of Security Software

Posted by Zonk on from the save-me-from-myself dept.

H316 writes "BusinessWeek is reporting that, despite a number of software products meant to safeguard Windows PCs from harm, a rising number of them endanger their hosts because of poor design and flaws. From the article: 'A new Yankee Group report, to be released June 20, shows the number of vulnerabilities found in security products increasing sharply for the third straight year -- and for the first time surpassing those found in all Microsoft products.'"

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  1. Insecure by MarkRose · · Score: 5, Funny

    Security software is insecure? Maybe it's just having a bad day and needs a hug. *hugs security software*

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    1. Re:Insecure by Master+of+Transhuman · · Score: 5, Funny


      Let's put it this way:

      Windows is the Paris Hilton of operating systems.

      It looks good, but it's wide open all the time.

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      Richard Steven Hack - This sig is TOO GODDAMN SHORT TO DO ANYTHING USEFUL WITH! MORONS!