Newer versions of Microsoft’s operating systems and software products are better at fighting cybercrime than older versions, according to new research. Windows 7 and Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 had the lowest infection rates of any Microsoft OS, found the “Microsoft Security Intelligence Report,” based on data gathered from 500 million computers worldwide and from business online services. “Following security fundamentals and migrating away from older technology can successfully mitigate potential attacks,” said spokesperson Jerry Mischel.
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Microsoft: Cybercriminals Find Easy Pickings in Older Software
Posted by: Brian R. Hook April 27, 2010 09:16 AMNewer versions of Microsoft’s operating systems and software products are better at fighting cybercrime than older versions, according to new research. Windows 7 and Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 had the lowest infection rates of any Microsoft OS, found the “Microsoft Security Intelligence Report,” based on data gathered from 500 million computers worldwide and from business online services. “Following security fundamentals and migrating away from older technology can successfully mitigate potential attacks,” said spokesperson Jerry Mischel.