Are automakers held responsible when someone breaks into your car using a jimmy or breaks the glass with a hammer? Or pops your tires by throwing nails on the ground? These are security exploits similar to Code Red and SoBig and Slammer and Blaster, etc.
If people didn't try to break into your Operating System, there wouldn't be a problem. Automakers aren't forced to redeisgn locks or equip cars with shock-proof glass and no-flat tires. Software designers shouldn't be forced to design software to be secure from unauthorized entry. It's a great feature, but it shouldn't be required unless the software is advertised as being secure.
Tell that to AOL, who have successfully stopped other companies from using the word "AIM" in the name of their product, even if it has nothing to do with Instant Messenger or even computers.
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Are automakers held responsible when someone breaks into your car using a jimmy or breaks the glass with a hammer? Or pops your tires by throwing nails on the ground? These are security exploits similar to Code Red and SoBig and Slammer and Blaster, etc.
If people didn't try to break into your Operating System, there wouldn't be a problem. Automakers aren't forced to redeisgn locks or equip cars with shock-proof glass and no-flat tires. Software designers shouldn't be forced to design software to be secure from unauthorized entry. It's a great feature, but it shouldn't be required unless the software is advertised as being secure.
Tell that to AOL, who have successfully stopped other companies from using the word "AIM" in the name of their product, even if it has nothing to do with Instant Messenger or even computers.