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Spyware infestation is just a symptom

All Linux/anti-IE evangelism aside:

This is a symptom of too many organizations:

1. Purchasing Windows software that REQUIRES a user to be logged in as an administrator to use it.

2. IT departments deploying software in its default form, with necessary options set to install-on-demand, again necessitating admin/power user rights.

3. Using web-based applications that require brower features the should be locked down to be left on (not to mention the IE-only apps).

4. Management not allowing IT to lock down Internet access, as it iterferes with their own personal surfing.

5. Not having a comprehensive and ENFORCED Acceptable Use Policy regarding the configuration and use of business workstations. The overwhelming majority of spyware problems we have to deal with are due to folks installing downloaded wallpapers, smilies, and screen savers.

So now, instead of dealing with the issue proactively on the front-end, organizations are going to have to spend piles of money to deal with it reactively.

Just plain stupid.

Posted by: ghijkmnop@...   Posted on: 02/11/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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