It supposed to be perfect, but instead..."Windows Vista is "ineffective" in

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It supposed to be perfect, but instead...

"Windows Vista is "ineffective" in blocking malware and slow to update against viruses"

The security software in Microsoft's Windows Vista is "ineffective" in blocking malware and slow to update against viruses, according to a security software vendor.

A test performed by Webroot Software found that Windows Defender, the security software included with Vista, failed to catch 84 per cent of spyware and malware. The test included 15 of the most common malware programs, said Webroot.

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I would be skeptical of any "test" or review done by a
company that makes a competing product.

-Michael

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It supposed to be perfect, but instead...

"Windows Vista is "ineffective" in blocking malware and slow to update against viruses"

The security software in Microsoft's Windows Vista is "ineffective" in blocking malware and
slow to update against viruses, according to a security software vendor.

A test performed by Webroot Software found that Windows Defender, the security software
included with Vista, failed to catch 84 per cent of spyware and malware. The test included 15
of the most common malware programs, said Webroot.

More....

Vista crack programs hiding malware
Microsoft starts work on Vista Service Pack 1
Microsoft extends Windows XP support
Microsoft preps international OneCare launch
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2173632/researchers-say-vista-prone
 
A test performed by Webroot Software found that Windows Defender, the
security software included with Vista, >failed to catch 84 per cent of
spyware and malware. The test included 15 of the most common malware
programs, >said Webroot.
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Webroot Software Inc??
I would prefer to see test results from independent security experts that
have no ties to commercial anti-spyware software
 
MICHAEL said:
That's old news, and it's a flaw for sure. However, Windows Defender
isn't meant to be a replacement for an AV, or other security options.
It is part of a layered defense.
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At the meoment, I'm runnig Vista Ultimate and OneCare
I 'm familiar with the topic.

Indeed, Joanna Rutkowska, Senior Security Researcher, COSEINC
has been involved in computer security
research for several years.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joanna_Rutkowska
 
Wojnarowski said:
The security software in Microsoft's Windows Vista is "ineffective"
in blocking malware and slow to update against viruses, according to
a security software vendor.

A test performed by Webroot Software found that Windows Defender, the
security software included with Vista, failed to catch 84 per cent of
spyware and malware. The test included 15 of the most common malware
programs, said Webroot.
Click to expand...

Now I don't like Defender myself, and I'm a very satisfied Webroot customer,
but how can you _possibly_ present the views of a company with a conflicting
interest as worth any attention?
 
It is not at all surprising to me that Webroot would say this as just today
they have released a Vista compatible update for SpySweeper (update ver
5.3.1.2344).

They do have to try to gain a toe hold in Vista - don't they?

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

Quote from George Ankner:
If you knew as much as you think you know,
You would realize that you don't know what you thought you knew!


It supposed to be perfect, but instead...
"Windows Vista is "ineffective" in blocking malware and slow to update
against viruses"
The security software in Microsoft's Windows Vista is "ineffective" in
blocking malware and slow to update against viruses, according to a security
software vendor.
A test performed by Webroot Software found that Windows Defender, the
security software included with Vista, failed to catch 84 per cent of
spyware and malware. The test included 15 of the most common malware
programs, said Webroot.
More....
Vista crack programs hiding malware
Microsoft starts work on Vista Service Pack 1
Microsoft extends Windows XP support
Microsoft preps international OneCare launch
http://www.vnunet.com/vnunet/news/2173632/researchers-say-vista-prone
 
Wojnarowski,

Seriously, when Webroot makes self-promoting statements as you shared, just
for promoting their products; what other response could one expect?

Visually appears as young children saying; mine is better than yours...

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Life is Wonderful while using Vista solo !

Posting & Painting
"Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and
exposing them to the critic."

(Ambrose Bierce)
 
also keep in mind that the exploit demonstrated in vegas wasnt a remote
attack, a user needs to be logged in as administrator to install the root kit
in the Rutkowska example, somthing most users do not need to worry about...
 
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