On 10 Jun 2010, at 06:22, Aaron Toponce wrote: > You weren't around during the '90s, were you? Microsoft has made massive > strides in the areas of security, stability and reliability. It's just > that the security scene is constantly evolving. Malware writers have to > stay on their toes and be just as sharp as the top security experts in > the field. In my opinion, it's gotten a _lot_ better. > > More people are likely aware of email scams than in the past. > More people are likely aware of antivirus and antimalware software. > More people are likely aware of phishing scams. > More people are likely aware of encrypting personal data. > > In my opinion, times are much better than they were 20, 15, 10 and even > 5 years ago. >
More and more people are also still learning about computers and even the Internet. I am surprised that I am still running into people that do not use a computer or the Internet. Their numbers are dwindling rapidly but they are still out there. I always know when someone has found the Internet when I start getting email forwards from them. Forwards that I got 10 years ago. This just shows that the statistics on security may be slightly skewed if not taking that into consideration. /* PLUG: http://plug.org, #utah on irc.freenode.net Unsubscribe: http://plug.org/mailman/options/plug Don't fear the penguin. */
