Re: Windows tried to save the world from me

Le 18-04-2024, Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com> a écrit :

DFS <nospam@dfs.com> wrote:

On 4/17/2024 9:36 PM, rbowman wrote:

On Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:53:36 -0400, DFS wrote:
 

Windows Defender already includes a (or the) xz backdoor signature:
right after the file was downloaded and saved to my desktop, Defender
sprang into action to keep me from infecting the Windows world [1].

 
Wait until it mistakenly identifies something you're fond of and saves you
from it.

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That happened to you?

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I tend to agree this is a silly, unfair attack on M$, their
vulnerability to viruses is only as much as the incompetence of the
owner, I have no more concern with malware under Winblows than I would
under Linux, although I would use Norton "just in case", but it's
safe.

Does sasser rings a bell? I knew someone who has been infected when
trying to update his brand new Windows. Fresh install, first internet
connection and sasser for free before being able to update Windows. He
had to install it again and was lucky on his second try.

Have you ever heard about Sony? A few years ago, when you put a perfectly
legally bought music CD in your computer, even if you refused to install
the program you get the rootkit for free.

I know both examples are long gone, but it's not always the user's fault
even if it's often the case.

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