On Oct 31, 2007, at 2:26 PM, David Harley wrote:

>> Ugh. Not again. Sensationalism to sell software.
>
> I really don't think that was called for.

I've seen a few of these since the release of Leopard, so, it gets to
be a little much. And there *is* a problem here: hyping minor issues
affects us all if and when a real problem does crop up. People will
just be numb to it, and not take *it* seriously.

>> C'mon - this is an issue of ignorance, not technology.
>
> In that case, there is hardly any significant Windows malware. Most
> malicious software, irrespective of platform, exploits human frailty
> rather
> than technological exploits.

Well, yes, but this one *requires user interaction*. There are many
viruses on Windows that grab hold of your machine simply by *visiting
a web page* or *reading e-mail content*. No clicky-click necessary.
Big difference.

Also, the post to this list could have been a little more
professional. "Bad news from Britney..."...on a security list? No
details? Sigh.
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