Microsoft last week unleashed its six versions of its new operating system, Vista. The software maker’s promises of a more robust kernel and built-in security enhancements have created the impression among consumers that third-party security solutions for antivirus, spyware and adware will become a thing of the past. Meanwhile, computer security firms have been putting the finishing touches on their own updated products to resolve the vulnerabilities they say will inevitably be discovered in Vista.
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Vista, Hackers, Red Flags and Bulls
Posted by: Jack M. Germain February 9, 2007 08:00 AMMicrosoft last week unleashed its six versions of its new operating system, Vista. The software maker’s promises of a more robust kernel and built-in security enhancements have created the impression among consumers that third-party security solutions for antivirus, spyware and adware will become a thing of the past. Meanwhile, computer security firms have been putting the finishing touches on their own updated products to resolve the vulnerabilities they say will inevitably be discovered in Vista.