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<blockquote data-quote="Andy Ful" data-source="post: 811999" data-attributes="member: 32260">Saying that something is common can be misguiding for the readers. Those hacking events are only a small fraction of all Windows infection events. Furthermore, all infection events related to exploits are not so common in the home environment, if the user simply updates Windows/software. True for devices (especially the routers), but not really an issue for Windows 10 and software (if properly updated).I think that MT forum is not the best one for discussing such topics. Did you mean that the home user should be afraid of CIA?Your post is rather related to businesses and organizations. It is not necessary for home users to monitor vulnerabilities and perform risk evaluations. Also, I do not think that most people perform risk evaluations when buying good door locks or installing a smoke alarm.They usually do such things when advised by a friend, family member or someone who is an &quot;expert&quot; (also from the Internet website). The same is true for Windows, because most people who know something about security will advise you to regularly update Windows and the installed software.If I would consider the danger for home users via exploits, then it could be the router firmware in the first place.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Andy Ful, post: 811999, member: 32260"] Saying that something is common can be misguiding for the readers. Those hacking events are only a small fraction of all Windows infection events. Furthermore, all infection events related to exploits are not so common in the home environment, if the user simply updates Windows/software. True for devices (especially the routers), but not really an issue for Windows 10 and software (if properly updated). I think that MT forum is not the best one for discussing such topics. Did you mean that the home user should be afraid of CIA? Your post is rather related to businesses and organizations. It is not necessary for home users to monitor vulnerabilities and perform risk evaluations. Also, I do not think that most people perform risk evaluations when buying good door locks or installing a smoke alarm. They usually do such things when advised by a friend, family member or someone who is an "expert" (also from the Internet website). The same is true for Windows, because most people who know something about security will advise you to regularly update Windows and the installed software. [B]If I would consider the danger for home users via exploits, then it could be the router firmware in the first place.[/B] [/QUOTE]

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