The Year's Most Hacked Software
http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/10/adobe-hackers-microsoft-technology-cio-...
Forbes recently compiled a list of the seven Most-Hacked software titles for 2009. They took a survey of security professionals from various companies including Verisign, TippingPoint, iDefense and Qualys. Based on this survey, Forbes found that the following were the most hacked software titles from 2009.
Even though Adobe has become a major focus for hackers, old targets such as Explorer and Firefox are still far from secure. Researchers also note that hackers are turning awary from bugs in operating systems to focus on applications. Partly because operating systems are more securely coded and are systematically patched more frequently than applications that run on them. Application patches are not implemented as frequently by users even after they are issued by a vendor.
For the new year, make sure you keep on top of your ptaches and make sure you are especially dilligent with patches released by your application vendors.
Have a safe and prosperous new year! Our best wishes to all of our clients and followers for the new year.
Forbes recently compiled a list of the seven Most-Hacked software titles for 2009. They took a survey of security professionals from various companies including Verisign, TippingPoint, iDefense and Qualys. Based on this survey, Forbes found that the following were the most hacked software titles from 2009.
- Adobe Reader
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Adobe Flash
- Apple Quicktime
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows
Even though Adobe has become a major focus for hackers, old targets such as Explorer and Firefox are still far from secure. Researchers also note that hackers are turning awary from bugs in operating systems to focus on applications. Partly because operating systems are more securely coded and are systematically patched more frequently than applications that run on them. Application patches are not implemented as frequently by users even after they are issued by a vendor.
For the new year, make sure you keep on top of your ptaches and make sure you are especially dilligent with patches released by your application vendors.
Have a safe and prosperous new year! Our best wishes to all of our clients and followers for the new year.
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