10 Reasons You Shouldn’t Blame Microsoft for Windows Security Issues

“News Analysis: Microsoft sometimes gets a raw deal when it
comes to security. The software company is often targeted as the
reason why security outbreaks occur. But it’s not always
Microsoft’s fault. Here, eWEEK looks at why Microsoft gets a bad
rap when it comes to Windows security.

“Whenever it comes time to talk about Microsoft, the discussion
almost always turns to the company’s handling of security.
Microsoft’s critics say the software giant’s programs fail to
adequately protect users. They also contend that Microsoft takes
far too long to update its software, which makes the trouble last
longer. Admittedly, Microsoft’s poor software design does sometimes
cause major security issues. Windows has been inundated with
attacks for years, and Internet Explorer has been a hotbed of
malicious activity.

“But that doesn’t mean that Microsoft is always to blame. Quite
the contrary, there are times when the software giant is totally
innocent. In those moments, users might want to point their fingers
at third-party software developers. They might also want to look in
the mirror. Yes, when it comes to security, users and third-party
developers are as much to blame as Microsoft.

“Here’s why:”

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