Google: Attack code more likely on Microsoft IIS
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| Modadugu didn't draw any conclusions about whether this means that
| Microsoft servers are more likely to be hacked. "It is important to
| note that while many servers serve malware as a result of a
| server compromise... some servers are configured to serve up
| exploits by their administrators," Modadugu wrote.
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http://www.linuxworld.com.au/index.php?id=417467652&rid=-50
Chinese user sues Symantec over dodgy updates
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| In standard configurations on Norton Anti-Virus these files are
| deleted, resulting in problems subsequently booting systems.
| Fixing systems involves copying these files from backup CDs.
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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/06/05/chinese_av_lawsuit_symantec/
Some people argue that if you spend $50 on AV subscription, Windows will be
relatively secure...... Until million of Chinese people have their PCs
rendered useless. Why not just use an O/S that is secure by design and does
not devour resources unnecessarily?
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