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I think it more likely that MS will argue that since these are new virii that they are specifically targeted at the new OS.

On the other hand, MS does have a long history of trying to stand on both sides of the fence, by saying that “this is the most secure OS ever” and then complaining when it is tested without any additional protection. A bit like selling a bullet-proof vest, and complaining that no-one puts a car-door in front before testing.

@Dave - while Microsoft could argue that this new malware is ‘targeting’ the new OS, it is important to note that the new malware is what people need to protect against every day. At Sophos, we see over 40,000 new malicious samples EVERY DAY submitted to our Labs - the criminals are out there writing new stuff at a truly outstanding pace.

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And just how does a person get anti-virus software, and security updates? Most likely from the internet. I read recently that most Windows PCs are compromised within 15-30 minutes of their first connection to the internet.

@Nonya - We use a Linux LiveCD such as Ubuntu 9.10 to connect to the Internet and download all the protections that Windows requires to a clean flash drive, then bring up the Windows PC off-line and load it up. Only after it’s well-armored do we allow it to connect to the network.

All that Microsoft has to do is to never let users access the internet with their administrator privileges.

I have being using windows without any kind of Antivirus installed. All I do is I make sure that I always connect to internet with my standard user account without any root privileges .

This is the same strategy that Linux operates on (also Mac which is a flavour of unix).

Bur viri can not attack Windows 7 it does not have a big enough market share yet.

I wonder how many of these would affect Ubuntu!

The problem isnt that the computer was ran without Antivirus. The real problem is that the Windows operating system is so utterly broken that it demands antivirus by default. Antivirus should be ADDED security, not the only security.

I’d like to see the same test done with OS X - with no anti-virus software. Oh, wait - we all know how that would turn out.

It’s wellknown that Windows was never made for internet world, it’s was made just an stand-alone-computer OS.

People have to understand that only Linux and BSD are secure enough for internet users.

Ok, so I am assuming that these were not trogans that were used but regular style viruses that do not require user action to acquire the virus.

OK so this is the best Microsoft has to offer. Hmmmm…… and it still only uses 3 gig of memory and the 64 bit version is separate, and you need a computer with a fair bit of punch to really use it, Like Vista.

Hmmmmm, think I will stay with my old MacBook.

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That is very dangerous. The user system in Linux is considerably different than in any Windows.

Privilege escalation in windows in much easier than in Linux. Just because you are running as a user doesn’t mean you can’t get owned by a injection that gets admin privileges.

Figures. Same old Windows.

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It doesn’t sound good, nor is it a good reflection on Window 7 and its manufacturer.

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It’s only because Windows has the largest user base and thus, the largest effect should a virus, worm or Trojan horse get through and activate. Windows 7 is the latest offering from Microsoft.

It doesn’t sound good, nor is it a good reflection on Window 7 and its manufacturer.

Stupid test. I’d like to see how OSX or Linux would do if you directly executed the latest OSX and Linux viruses on those respective systems. This is just a knee jerk reaction to try to prevent revenue loss to Microsoft’s free Security Essential antivirus software. Try it with that installed and see how these virus’ do. Better yet, do a realistic test where the virus has to actually enter the environment though non-artificial means - like through the network or email client.

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@Stephen Barash–Wake up!! There are no OS X viruses or virii. Sorry!

who cares? windows security essentials is available for free just google it and this issue becomes a lot less relevant.

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