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New Vulnerabilities may be found in Vista’s malware protection

Published January 27th, 2007 in Malware, Computer Protection

While Microsoft (as well as many others) state that Vista is the most secure OS in the Windows family, that doesn’t mean it is immune to vulnerabilities. With the fact that vulnerabilities were being sold for upwards to $50,000 apiece a few months ago, in addition to security companies offering rewards for discovered vulnerabilities, it is no shock that more vulnerabilities will be discovered in this new operating system.

Security software company Webroot have released details of potential weaknesses in Vista’s protection systems, including Windows Defender, their anti-virus/anti-spyware software, and Live OneCare. “MicrosoftÂ’’s default malware blocking application and anti-virus programs may not fully protect [users],” said Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO and SVP of engineering for Webroot Software. “With the continued increase in the ingenuity and tenacity of cyber-criminals and malware publishers, it is crucial for users to additionally deploy a proven computer security solution that provides real-time protection against all forms of spyware and viruses.””[more]

Tags: Malware, Computer Protection

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