Comments on: Be careful when downloading software

Many download Web sites don't check software. Like so much else on the Internet, you have to be skeptical about the star ratings of software.

[tenc21]

You can never be too careful

So what happens when you sic DropMyRights on this program?

[tenc21]

Automatic Patch Downloads from trusty Microsoft

A fellow CNET blogger (Matt Asay at "The Open Road") pointed out in his "Skype..." posting (8/20/07) that Microsoft's automatic (if you allow them to do it) monthly patch downloads would be an excellent opportunity for infusion of malicious content. With millions of lemmings blindly allowing Microsoft access to their machines, it's a nightmare waiting to happen. Microsoft has shown it is not overly careful about its defenses. It's just a matter of time. Where were you Horowitz on this safety issue? [BTW, what other OS has ever required monthly patch downloads?]

[dexter_birdbrain]

I visited this article last year (2007) and again this year when I came across the headline while browsing through CNET. I have actually bookmarked this link and sent it as a joke to my IT friends. Very amusing of the protagonist to have said - "This program does nothing." :D

[warsor]

This is very important information that you have set up for people like me to be aware and get the knowledge needed.

warsor

[KatieRose54]

It's certrianly nice to know there is at least ONE website out there that's trying to take care of us computer idiots! Thanks alot, cnet!!