- 75% of rootkits hit Windows XP; pirated versions provide perfect target for attackers
The AVAST Virus Lab has identified un-patched and often pirated versions of Windows XP as the main vector for rootkits infections. Data from a six-month study catalogued over 630,000 samples and found that 74% of infections originated from Windows XP machines, compared to 17% for Vista and only 12% from Windows 7 machines.
- DAWN NICHOLLS
- InfoSecurity
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I was fortunate to represent such great citizens as you for 13 years in Congress. You were so well informed on all the issues, in part because of the fantastic work of the Commonwealth Club and, of course, Dr. Duffy. All of us are safer today due to Gloria’s efforts while working at the Pentagon to secure and eliminate dangerous weapons throughout the former Soviet Union after the Cold War.
Secretary Hague: Attack against civilians in Hama has no justification 



