When Security Companies Fail

Security Fix has long pontificated on the necessity of Microsoft Windows users setting up their machines to run under "limited user" accounts. It is considered a fairly effective method for warding off spyware and virus infections on your average Windows PC.

The kiosks of Microsoft Windows XP machines set up as a way for attendees to freely access e-mail from the conference floor were running under the all-powerful "administrator" account. In short, anyone could have used the terminals to download a free software program that records every keystroke typed on the terminals.

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