why are pc's hacked

somanyholes · May 27, 2009, 13:09:24

well thought out image.

Simon · May 27, 2009, 13:10:45

Frightening, So!

Sebby · May 27, 2009, 13:58:11

Why are PCs hacked? Because they run Windows which is inherently insecure.

somanyholes · May 27, 2009, 14:24:20

i recommend having a read of this sebby ....

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mac-Hackers-Handbook-Charles-Miller/dp/0470395362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243430578&sr=8-1

Rik · May 27, 2009, 14:34:34

That's right, So, give him nightmares.

Tacitus · May 27, 2009, 14:38:40

Quote from: somanyholes on May 27, 2009, 14:24:20
i recommend having a read of this sebby ....
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mac-Hackers-Handbook-Charles-Miller/dp/0470395362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243430578&sr=8-1

True, but AFAICT most of the attacks on Macs are done via social engineering, which mostly require you to give up your admin password. For most people that would give a hint that something is not quite right. After all why would a .pdf require your admin password?

That said, the pirate CS4 downloads also required you to give your admin password which is what you would expect when installing something. Problem was it was a trojan being installed. Not a lot you can do about that on any system.

In the end there's no such thing as 100% security.

Rik · May 27, 2009, 14:40:38

Most of us settle for something about 90%, Tac.

Simon · May 27, 2009, 14:47:34

Quote from: Sebby on May 27, 2009, 13:58:11
Why are PCs hacked? Because they run Windows which is inherently insecure.

We're going to have to make a smiley for you.

Rik · May 27, 2009, 14:49:57

Would it be a grimacey?

Simon · May 27, 2009, 14:50:42

Possibly.

Gary · May 27, 2009, 15:05:41

Quote from: Rik on May 27, 2009, 14:49:57
Would it be a grimacey?

That was a good book, Grimus...bit off topic there

Rik · May 27, 2009, 15:06:12

It's where I am usually to be found, Gary.

Sebby · May 27, 2009, 15:06:31

Quote from: somanyholes on May 27, 2009, 14:24:20
i recommend having a read of this sebby ....
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mac-Hackers-Handbook-Charles-Miller/dp/0470395362/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1243430578&sr=8-1

Gary · May 27, 2009, 15:11:20

Quote from: Rik on May 27, 2009, 15:06:12
It's where I am usually to be found, Gary.

Salman Rushdies first novel and brilliant it is, Rik.

Rik · May 27, 2009, 15:18:23

Better than Satanic Verses then.

Gary · May 27, 2009, 15:25:39

Quote from: Rik on May 27, 2009, 15:18:23
Better than Satanic Verses then.

Nothing like it, but a great book, which really is an analogy of why man kind is never happy with the gifts we have in life, especially those who have more than most, worth a read

Rik · May 27, 2009, 15:40:39

Thanks. I did read SV, or part of it, but gave up.

Gary · May 27, 2009, 15:44:49

Quote from: Rik on May 27, 2009, 15:40:39
Thanks. I did read SV, or part of it, but gave up.

Its more a fantasy novel but more so a journey of life as such, very clever, and the message is loud and clear

vitriol · May 30, 2009, 13:06:38

Quote from: Sebby on May 27, 2009, 13:58:11
Why are PCs hacked? Because they run Windows which is inherently insecure.

not to mention that its the most common OS.