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20 Years of Innovative Windows Malware

snydeq writes "InfoWorld's Woody Leonhard takes a look at the past 20 years of innovative Windows malware — an evolution that provides insights into the kinds of attacks to come. From macro viruses, to interstitial infections, to spray attacks, to industrial espionage, 'there's been a clear succession, with the means, methods, and goals changing definitively over time,' Leonhard writes, outlining the rise of Windows malware as a succession of ingenious breakthroughs to nefarious ends."

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  1. Re:Better Link by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Don't take this the wrong way, but does it kill you to hit the print button yourself? I mean, sheesh. I know, I know... you're being tracked as you move your mouse to the button, etc.

  2. Well... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...at least something about Windows is innovative.