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Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples

RE: Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samplesyawnWho can I trust *now*....Even Ed Bott said '7' was more secure!The Windows Infect Season is not over yet.. Nothing's changed.... That people even USE Windows these days is quite remarkable.... It must be the power of habit...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

My 7 favorite Windows 7 features

I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

XP to Vista? No, if it ain't broken, don't upgrade it

XP is not broke,Vista new improved or fixed anything.Message has been deleted.I will have to agree with Zack on this one..MS of course wants to convince you that you need an upgrade so Stevey's stock goes up. MS controls the OEM's like a over bearing husband. I will conclude that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Well XP, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Microsoft patches gaping Windows worm holes

So basically all of them......affecting Vista or 7 require user intervention just like all other modern operating systems these days?OK.RE: Microsoft patches gaping Windows worm holesAll of the bulletins specifically say that Win7 is not affected.Two require no user interaction whatsoever.The first two listed require user interaction only in that...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), INTERNET, Patches, UAC, user interaction, OS X., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, patch management

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Adobe Flash zero-day attack underway; Harden PDF Reader immediately

Adobe Flash zero-day attack underway; Harden PDF Reader immediatelyI can't afford this crap....Honestly considering ripping out all "free" Adobe software from all my networks until Adobe decides that they wanna play like a big boy in the enterprise.Applying Adobe patches is slow, manual and EXPENSIVE.RE: Adobe Flash zero-day attack underway;...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Flash zero-day attack underway, Adobe Flash zero-day attack, underway, Adobe Flash, zero-day bug

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"

Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"Not that big an issue....Not that big an issue since the defalt in Windows 7 RC is to allways notify... so as long as you don't tamper with the default you should be ok. And hopefully 90% of users will leave it...

Tags: SECURITY, Operating systems, Adrian, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, flaw, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-12

Windows 7 UAC flaw: "Pandora's box of all vulnerabilities"

The UAC flaw, a serious issue bubbling away underneath the surface of Microsoft's next operating system, has been described as the "Pandora's box of security vulnerabilities". But what is it exactly? Where did it all start from, what is the vulnerability and where do we go from here? Hopefully this...

Tags: Standard User, Microsoft Windows 7, Flaw, Vulnerability, Malware, UAC, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-06-12

Should "Standard User" be the default in Windows 7?

Should "Standard User" be the default in Windows 7?Nopeit's one more example of how MS and usability are mutually exclusive. OS X has been able to implement credential checks effectively.Oh, and just to forestall the inevitable strawman about OS X now being a swiss cheese OS, the purpose of credentials...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, UAC, standard user, admin account, Microsoft Windows 7, security

Discussion threads 2009-06-11

Windows 7 still allows unsafe files to be disguised as safe files

Windows 7 still allows unsafe files to be disguised as safe filesThey should....Default to show all extensions and give people the ability to hide them if they prefer, not sure why they would, but the option would be there. This is a good point to make and I hope...

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, UAC, security

Discussion threads 2009-05-05

Windows 7 RC1 made available for download

Windows 7 RC1 made available for downloadLike with the beta... Microsofts servers have crashed and burned.You would have thought they learned at thing or two from the release of the Beta...Well I'm off to try again.RE: Windows 7 RC1 made available for downloadAwesome! I can't wait to download this tonight....

Tags: UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 RC1, Microsoft Corp., RC1, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-04-30

Microsoft ad: Lauren wanted a Mac but 'settled' for Windows

Microsoft ad: Lauren wanted a Mac but 'settled' for Windowstco FAR less?? What a joke.Did you factor in the rape and pilla . . er the cost of an upgrade or repair from the Apple GEEEEEENIUSES when the next door neighbor kid throws his hands up in the air when...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, PC sale, TCO, UAC

Discussion threads 2009-03-29

How Windows 7 UAC shapes enterprise security

How Windows 7 UAC shapes enterprise securityThe slider except all the way off has no affect on standard users...Your article starts off by discussing standard user operations (responding to the prompt with over-the-shoulder or by giving the end user alternate admin credentials). Then you talk about the slider's options....

Tags: Microsoft Windows, standard user, slider, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 UAC, enterprise security

Discussion threads 2009-03-26

Taskforce Initiative interview with Long Zheng

Taskforce Initiative interview with Long ZhengAlthough I applaud the effortsI remain dubious about any real changes. The UAC whining was most likely something Microsoft was going to change anyway - it was a mistake and the company is famous for not admitting to making any, unless they are caught red-handed.Also,...

Tags: Taskforce Initiative, Long Zheng, UAC

Discussion threads 2009-03-14

Report: 92% of critical Microsoft vulnerabilities mitigated by Least Privilege accounts

Report: 92% of critical Microsoft vulnerabilities mitigated by Least Privilege accountsRe:using pirated windowsThere is no reason that pirated versions of windows should be more vulnerable than genuine ones, this statistic only shows the lack of knowledge and common sense that the people using pirated windows have, since they don't seem...

Tags: Least Privilege account, standard user, Least Privilege, UAC, critical Microsoft vulnerability, Microsoft Vulnerabilities, standard User Account, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-02-10

Microsoft backpedals on UAC flaw

Microsoft backpedals on UAC flawThis headline makes it sound as if acknowledging the truth is a weaknessThe way I see it, they gave it a quick look and decided they could work out the problem one way, then they gave it closer examination and decided the problem needed to be...

Tags: Blogging, Microsoft Corp., UAC, flaw, blog

Discussion threads 2009-02-06

Windows 7 chiefs: We messed up

Windows 7 chiefs: We messed upIt certainly would be nice if they were aseasily moved by the idea that many hold about the gutting of the start menu, and the forced install procedures. Instead of treating people as though they are becoming more sophisticated and knowledgeable, Microsoft is treating the...

Tags: Operating systems, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 chief, UAC, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-02-05

Microsoft: UAC security setting not changing (for now)

Microsoft: UAC security setting not changing for nowWhy is this so confusing?I'm not understanding Microsoft's position here. Didn't they get lambasted for the default everyone NT security model? Now their efforst come down to a "well, it's mostly secure now" default method? Seriously. They must be idiots.How about a simple,...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., UAC, security

Discussion threads 2009-02-05

Microsoft

MicrosoftDamned if you do...Damned if you don't ntWow. Vista is too secure and in-your-face. So Microsoft changes UAC in response to the mountain of user feedback so you can tweak it in Windows 7 and now it's not secure enough.Mind boggling stupidity when it comes to 'default' settingsevery version of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Construction, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7, advertisement, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-02-04

Is UAC broken in Windows 7 beta?

Is UAC broken in Windows 7 beta?Hmm..."UAC is totally useless on accounts in Windows 7 beta with admin privileges" Isn't that exactly the same as Vista?Fortunate then that this isn't the default, isn't it?Definitely broken.With this change we're essentially back to pre-Vista levels of security. Microsoft needs to change the...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, UAC, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-02-04

Is UAC broken in Windows 7 beta?

Is the UAC User Account Control mechanism built into Windows 7 beta broken? by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Beta, UAC, Microsoft Windows, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-02-04