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Story: Forget Bagle, the real threat is home users
Posted by: Greg Stamper (Thursday 8 July 2004, 6:51 PM)
No, it's very fair; if it weren't for home users, virus "outbreaks" would be much less severe than they are now.
It doesn't require a user to have intimate knowledge of their entire system, only that they need to have AV software installed and updated daily. To use your allegory, it's the difference between being responsible enough to get your car's routine maintenance done and being a qualified mechanic.
Generally, enterprise networks are fairly virus-proof. It's the irresponsible home user who thinks viruses happen to other people, or who can't be bothered to find out all they need is AV software and correct update settings.
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Story: Forget Bagle, the real threat is home users
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Are you joking?
The real responsibility lies in co... Laurent G -
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What a stupid comment, is this guy a child, that's... Pete
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It's time this industry woke up to the real needs... David Masters
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Could the mainboard manufacturers incorporate anti... D Dempster
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yes there is something wrong with the marketi... Anonymous
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The IT industry is in la-la land if it's going to... Anonymous
