Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware

    Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware


    Posted: 10 Nov 2009
    Windows 7's default UAC bypassed by 8 out of 10 malware samples | Zero Day | ZDNet.com
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    10 Nov 2009



  2. Dinesh
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    I dont think UAC is of any use in detecting malware. So the results are quite normal.
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  4. Scotteq
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    Windows 7 (x64)
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    Hmm.. Am I not understanding something? I wasn't aware that UAC is/was being marketed as Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware. 'Cos I'm rather mystified why the publishers thought this was newsworthy?
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  5. Dark Nova Gamer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate, OS X 10.7, Ubuntu 11.04
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    This was also on Neowin. :) Sophos: Windows 7 vulnerable to 8/10 viruses, FUD alert
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