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WINDOWS SECURITY

Is Windows Security Actually Secure?
By: Joe Eitel
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    2009-04-27

    Table of Contents:
  • Is Windows Security Actually Secure?
  • The Internet Security Threat Report
  • How Users are Being Compromised
  • Other Findings

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    Is Windows Security Actually Secure?


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    The Internet has always seemed like the Wild West, which is both good and bad. Anybody could take advantage of it, from bloggers wanting a soapbox to malicious hackers setting up spam networks. After all this time, one would think that the number of Trojans, phishing attacks, and other malware we have to deal would have gone down, especially since Microsoft has been touting improvements to their security. As a recent report from Symantec shows, however, things have been getting worse rather than better.

    If, in the history of your life, you’ve used a computer, chances are you know what Norton Antivirus Software is. For those of you who live under a rock, Norton is heralded as the fastest virus, spyware, and Internet protection you can buy. The software, which is considered to provide award-winning protection, is manufactured bySymantec , a company devoted to helping consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world.

    Norton is perhaps one of Symantec’s most recognizable products; it works as part of Microsoft’s Windows security team, as Microsoft Windows Vista or XP are the only system requirements necessary for downloading and using Norton. According to Symantec’s website, the company takes great pride in the fact that their software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling consumers to feel safe no matter where their information is used and stored.

    At just $60, Norton is considered quite a steal; especially considering the type of personal or financial information it is entrusted to protect on your home or office computer. The problem, however, is that even software as advanced as Norton may not be capable of protecting consumers as thoroughly as once previously believed.  

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