Why Windows 8 remains vulnerable to new attacks

[Big Steel]

<http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/01/11/window-8-security-attacks-vulnerability/1807477/>

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For instance, Microsoft customers have never really been exposed to the
types of threats now plaguing Android users. Until now, there were no
widely-available, consumer smartphone apps that Windows system
administrators needed to worry about. With Microsoft's recent launch of
the Windows 8 App Store, a whole new set of vulnerabilities could emerge
that Windows-centric organizations haven't faced before.


The transition to Windows 8 will take time. But once the shift gains
traction, employees will be looking for a more integrated experience
between their desktop PCs, notebooks, tablets and smartphones. Employees
will expect a smooth transition for running Windows 8 apps on their
personal devices and having access to these on their professional machines.

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[John Williamson]

<http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/01/11/window-8-security-attacks-vulnerability/1807477/>

Off topic, I know, but there's a link on that page to an exploit that's
being used on Android phones by text spammers. Other exploits will no
doubt follow.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2012/12/23/android-infection-spreads-spam/1784813/

With the rise of BYOD in the workplace and the increasing popularity of
Android, this could be a worry for a lot of Windows Admins in the near
future.

 

[Big Steel]

Off topic, I know, but there's a link on that page to an exploit that's
being used on Android phones by text spammers. Other exploits will no
doubt follow.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/personal/2012/12/23/android-infection-spreads-spam/1784813/


With the rise of BYOD in the workplace and the increasing popularity of
Android, this could be a worry for a lot of Windows Admins in the near
future.

Well Windows admins and security should do like the DoD and military for
the US, which is no external anything should be used with its computers.
That directive was issued after recent compromise due to personnel
using externals with its computers.

 

[John Williamson]

Well Windows admins and security should do like the DoD and military for
the US, which is no external anything should be used with its computers.
That directive was issued after recent compromise due to personnel
using externals with its computers.

Unfortunately, business is finding that isn't an option lately. The
CompTIA newsletter I get every day is full of stories about how it's
going to happen no matter what, and you'd better get ready for it.

What can the sysadmin say if the MD of the company decides he needs a 3G
capable tablet with full access to the comany network? I know what he
*should* say, but that way lies unemployment.