Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> __/ [ Sinister Midget ] on Wednesday 02 August 2006 00:24 \__
>
>> On 2006-08-01, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> posted
>> something concerning:
>>> Worm targets Windows PowerShell script
>>>
>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>| Virus writers have created an experimental form of malware written in
>>>| Windows PowerShell script, the command line and scripting language used
>>>| by Windows.
>>> `----
>>>
>>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/08/01/powershell_worm/
>>
>> Didn't I just read a response to someone who was recommending using
>> this very thing today?
>
> See Jim's reply. I read that one from Grug, as well. It
> makes it all very laughable. Even Microsoft Watch admits
> this problem (as of last night). This also related to
> another issue which is currently being patched: a hole in AV
> software that potentially permits access to one's most
> confidential information. Ironically, AV vendors cannot
> design their software to be secure. Moreover, by protecting
> your machine you only render it more penetrable.
>
> Windows: insecure by design; attempt to protect it, spend
> money, and make it even /less/ secure.
Back to the subject of filtering/formatting : why is it only sometimes
you use this horrible right justified variable spaced format?
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