Windows XP Vulnerable to Hacker Attacks
I found this story on AOL's news page. I'm not gloating since who knows how unsecure OS X might be. It's an interesting read if nothing else. I didn't want to post the whole story but I included a bit and a link to CNN.
Windows XP Vulnerable to Hacker Attacks
Microsoft Offers Patch for Security Holes
Get Quote, Company Info: MSFT
By TED BRIDIS
.c The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (Dec. 20) - Microsoft Corp. acknowledged several serious flaws Thursday in its newest version of Windows, billed as the most secure ever, that allow hackers to steal or destroy a victim's data files across the Internet or implant rogue computer software. It urged consumers to quickly install a free fix it offered....
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/12/20/microsoft.hackers.ap/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/12/20/microsoft.hackers.ap/index.html</a>
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Windows XP Vulnerable to Hacker Attacks
Microsoft Offers Patch for Security Holes
Get Quote, Company Info: MSFT
By TED BRIDIS
.c The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (Dec. 20) - Microsoft Corp. acknowledged several serious flaws Thursday in its newest version of Windows, billed as the most secure ever, that allow hackers to steal or destroy a victim's data files across the Internet or implant rogue computer software. It urged consumers to quickly install a free fix it offered....
<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/12/20/microsoft.hackers.ap/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.cnn.com/2001/TECH/ptech/12/20/microsoft.hackers.ap/index.html</a>
[ 12-20-2001: Message edited by: imacSE ]</p>
Comments
<strong>Are you really surprised to read this?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Not really no. I'd just like to hope some people may consider Apple as a results, but I think that's too much to hope for.
Hopefully I can use this as further evidence as to why my family needs to go Mac... Only time will tell...
And what's under the sheet?
"What? Where'd my file go? Darned computer! It's probably another virus. I really need to stop using Outlook Express for e-mail. Maybe I should get a Mac altogether....
Naw, they're too expensive and slow. This is still a better machine. Now, to start my paper over again...."
Typical Mac User:
"Oh, look. A virus warning from my university's client services help desk:
This message applies to Windows users only. Macintosh users may disregard this message.
"Hmm, sucks to be a Windows user. Now on to Final Cut Pro..."
EDIT: I actually have received several e-mails from my school with that VERY opening line.
[ 12-22-2001: Message edited by: CosmoNut ]</p>