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F-Secure, a provider of security as a service through Internet Service Providers, announced data that indicates that what is making computers most vulnerable to exploits are unpatched or out-of-date versions of the most widely-used software for PCs. Between 80-90 percent of users have security holes in their systems with an average of five different vulnerabilities in the software on their computers. Users don’t remove the old versions of their programs and the vulnerabilities in them can leave their computer wide open to malware or malicious software. Trojans are a typical example of the kinds programs which take advantage of vulnerabilities. They are malicious applications which appear to do one thing but actually do another, giving the criminal access to a user’s computer. “A lot of the software on users’ computers has been updated and patched to make it safe,” said Patrik Runald, Chief Security Advisor at F-Secure. “People are using these new versions, but if they do not delete the old or unused versions from their computers, they may still be open to exploits. F-Secure’s data shows that people have lots of old software lying around on their PCs, unused, and creating possible problems. “The best way to keep your PC safe from exploits is to make sure your software is updated with the latest patches. Many software applications will do this automatically. You should also make sure you only have programs you actually use installed on your computer. Old versions or unused programs should simply be removed.” In addition to the programs on your computer, Web browsers can also be vulnerable to exploits. Sometimes these vulnerabilities are used by criminals before an update is available from the manufacturer. F-Secure stated that its Exploit Shield recognizes attempts to exploit a known web-based vulnerability and shields the user against them. It also works against new, unknown vulnerability…
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