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Windows? NO, Linux and Mac OS X Most Vulnerable Operating System In 2014

Windows, which is often referred to as the most vulnerable operating system in the world and also an easy pie for hackers, is not even listed on the top three vulnerable OS. According to an analysis by the network and security solutions provider GFI …
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Windows And Linux More Secure, Mac OS X And iOS Top List Of Most Vulnerable Operating Systems

Conventional wisdom in years past was that hackers didn’t bother to exploit Apple’s OS X … However, in recent years, Apple has seen an uptick in Mac sales and pretty much dominates the field when it comes to notebooks priced over $ 1,000.
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A White-hat Hacker Discovered A Dangerous Vulnerability In Three Apple Operating Systems

A Swedish white-hat hacker has discovered a serious vulnerability in OS X Yosemite that may extend to previous Mac operating systems as well, reports The Hacker News’ Mohit Kumar. The vulnerability, called “Rootpipe,” appears to have been discovered by …
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Nadella’s “one operating system” ain’t new and won’t be one OS

While communication from Microsoft about its layoffs and reorganization lacks a certain amount of clarity, one statement made in its earnings call yesterday did appear to be straightforward: “We will streamline the next version of Windows from three operating systems into one single converged operating system for screens of all sizes” said CEO Satya Nadella.

The immediate reaction was twofold. From some parties, there were congratulatory noises, praising Nadella for this new strategy that moved away from the Ballmer-era multiple operating system. From others, there was glee that the “confusing” line-up of Windows, Windows RT, and Windows Phone would soon be gone and that in future users would no longer need to worry about what their devices were using. Some are even cheering the “fact” that this means that Windows RT will be killed off forever.

That Nadella’s remarks provoked headlines and column inches is ever so surprising, however, because what he said isn’t new, isn’t really being interpreted properly, and wasn’t really his idea.

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