We read Symantec’s report: Microsoft Windows not listed as ‘most secure OS’
Under the headline "Surprise, Microsoft Listed as Most Secure OS," Internetnews.com's Andy Patrizio writes, "Microsoft is frequently dinged for having insecure products, with security holes and vulnerabilities. But Symantec, no friend of Microsoft, said in its latest research report that when it comes to widely-used operating systems, Microsoft is doing better overall than its leading commercial competitors."
MacDailyNews Take: This is what we wake up to? TGIF! Okay, let's begin: that's not what the report said, Andy. It's merely the spin you've decided to give it. We're not yet sure if you're trying to spread FUD or if you're just not too bright. Let's read on...
Patrizio continues, "The information was a part of Symantec's 11th Internet Security Threat Report. The report, released this week, covered a huge range of security and vulnerability issues over the last six months of 2006, including operating systems.
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