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Do you not remember how much of a problem malware was on windows just a few years ago? It's why the AV industry is a thing now It's gotten a bit better but sti
by throwaway35imn 3y ago
Do you not remember how much of a problem malware was on windows just a few years ago? It's why the AV industry is a thing now It's gotten a bit better but still a valid concern
- Osiris 3y agoEvolution. Operating systems, and more specifically, security have been constantly evolving. Bad actors have exploited vulnerabilities and because of that there has been a bigger emphasis on security, even down to the hardware level. One could argue that the sandbox model used in iOS and other operating systems is a response to that era of malware. And we’re more secure because of it.
- cubefox 3y agoI don't think it's much of an issue anymore on Windows. A smartphone OS is also more locked down in terms of user rights.