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Strange article -

whisperycat 5th Dec 2007

In the first 3 paragraphs we learn that Microsoft developpers did not know that all it takes to get a root-kit onto a WIndows box is openeing a Microsoft PowerPoint application. That's great news ... for non Windows OSs.

Then - "The true measure of the effectiveness of Vista's new security likely won't be measured for years"

Translation - "Lets not pretend we can actually PROVE Vista is more secure for years!". A completely unfounded statement that security IS better, then.

Next :

"The Office team, too, has taken note of the fact that its documents are frequently targeted as means for an attack. One of the less-discussed reasons for Office's new XML file formats, in fact, is that they are designed from scratch to be more secure, according to Microsoft"

So, Word docs spread WIndows malware - well, we knew that. Most Microsoft file formats can carry malware. Its what they do best. As for the XML ... security from scratch ... I think we know they mean "Lets pork ODF with our own proprietary XML standard". Security from scratch? This is not something Microsoft are in a position to do after 20 years of being the principal vector for malware.

I can't take much more of this. Lets finish on an excrutiating PR soundbite, handcrafted at great expense by a MS troll in an advertising agency somewhere -

"The threats are currently moving away from Microsoft because Microsoft has outspent everyone".

If you feel sick, its no wonder. Are these people for real?