Then there's all the code you run on top of your operating system. Patched bugs represent just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the actual vulnerabilities present in the code we are exposed to and use on a daily basis. Operating systems are huge, and it doesn't matter whether that code is written in Redmond or Cupertino or somewhere else, it will be riddled with bugs.
I'm a big believer that vigilance is a vital tool in the fight against malware, and that applying security patches in a timely fashion goes a long way toward keeping a platform safe.īut I'm also fully aware of the fact that there is no such thing as secure code. Security for me means keeping my hardware safe, keeping my data secure, keeping my network safe, and keeping the people around me safe. I consider security to be an important part of computer ownership.
See also: Sophos Home - Free antivirus for Windows and Mac users Oh, you want a more in-depth answer? OK then, here goes. This question keeps dropping into the Hardware 2.0 mailbox in one form or another:
