Forget California, it's time to recall Microsoft

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A sign on a Trenton, NJ railroad bridge says "Trenton Makes, The World Takes." In light of recent history, a sign at Sea-Tac airport should probably read "Microsoft Makes, The World Quakes."

For the second time this year, Microsoft is the source of a major internet security event. First was Slammer/Sapphire in January that seriously impacted networks and corporations around the world, including shutting down ATM machines at some large banks. And now, we've got MSBlaster taking advantage of a years-old vulnerability in Microsoft Windows operating systems. But unlike Slammer that only targeted servers, this one goes after desktop computers as well - meaning that ninety percent of the world's computers are potential targets and victims this week. Consumer desktops are significantly more plentiful than corporate ones but less-protected against viruses, worms, and other attacks. As low-hanging fruit goes, they're a perfect target of opportunity for cyber-mischief.



http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/55/32449.html

now there's a recall I could get behind. :bounce: