Re: HOWTO: How to remove VX2 spyware (the latest and worst versions)

dude wrote:
>> Actually SP2 could have little to do with it. Yes there are
>> vulnerabilities that are mitigated and there is the FireWal, etc...
>
> Can't you read? I said it already twice in capital letters - NO
> SECURITY VULNERABILITY FIXES WERE ALLOWED.
>
> It's like saying you have to buy a 5 star security car, wear a
> seatbelt, but you're not allowed to ever wipe the windshield.
>
> To defend this stance is just plain crazy. An idiot administrator
> should have installed SP2 and enabled Automatic Updates and increased
> security. This alone could have prevented infiltration of spyware. End
> of story.

It is possible to defend against spyware by other methods than installing
SP2. I have a customer who has custom software (from a large airline) that
they have to use. The software is not compatible with SP2. They used to get
malware all the time because of this. I implemented a proxy server, limited
user accounts, good resident antispyware and antivirus programs, and most
importantly user training. They have not had any malware infections for ten
months now.

I agree that SP2 and other updates should be installed. I also know that
sometimes they can't be other methods of security can be just as effective.

Kerry


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