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| Several hackers are currently attempting exploits against Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox but those browsers are still standing. |
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| It took a while longer but Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 did not survive the hacker onslaught at this year's CanSecWest Pwn2Own contest. |
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Yulp.
Originally Posted by Modki Proving that once again the greatest security flaw is users. |
Yeah, it would be trivial to really lock down those systems, but the users keep wanting to get work done!
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Yeop.
Originally Posted by Modki Proving that once again the greatest security flaw is users. |
Pwnt.
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OSX and linux really aren't more secure than Windows. Most of the Windows viruses need user interaction to work. As long as you aren't stupid you are no more likely to get a virus using Windows as you are with Linux/OSX. In fact Windows is likely more secure as most Windows users have anti-viruses that protect the user from their own stupidity.
It comes down to the market share. This contest is proof that if people cared about writing non-windows viruses, its pretty easy to do.
Hackers don't care about OSX, and of the non-revenue driven Windows viruses, I would wager that most of them are made by linux enthusiasts, who would have no desire to target their own system.
Originally Posted by arekieh ahahahhaahahhh |
OSX and linux really aren't more secure than Windows. Most of the Windows viruses need user interaction to work. As long as you aren't stupid you are no more likely to get a virus using Windows as you are with Linux/OSX. In fact Windows is likely more secure as most Windows users have anti-viruses that protect the user from their own stupidity.
It comes down to the market share. This contest is proof that if people cared about writing non-windows viruses, its pretty easy to do.
Hackers don't care about OSX, and of the non-revenue driven Windows viruses, I would wager that most of them are made by linux enthusiasts, who would have no desire to target their own system.
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Nothing will ever be 100% secure because of one variable you can't count on....people. People as a whole are stupid and will click on anything you want them to as long as you have some flashy graphics or the promise of money/prizes. The only way to make anything completely secure is not let any idiots use it. So until they make a browser that can't be used by the general populace they're all gonna have security issues.
Originally Posted by The Hundred Gunner Why can't they just get it right? They've got a fast browser out with some good features, but they can't get the security right. What a shame. |
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I understand that, but I'm sure a corporation can do better than getting owned within seconds two years in a row.
Originally Posted by Puscifer Nothing will ever be 100% secure because of one variable you can't count on....people. |
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