Kaspersky AV Cuts Web Access

[Gnosis]

Thousands of computers running Microsoft's Windows XP operating system were unable to connect to the internet after installing an anti-virus update.

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-21352762

 

[McLovin]

Geez, should of tested that before sending it out. Good to see though they got it fixed, but mind you they might not have happened if they upgraded to Windows Vista and above.

 

[Gnosis]

might not have happened if they upgraded to Windows Vista and above

I knew that was coming. LOL
It would have happened to me. LOL
True that Kaspersky cannot really be blamed; XP is old news.

 

[Deleted member 178]

Kaspersky found the ultimate anti-malware feature : "No Internet Shield" :666:

 

[McLovin]

I knew that was coming. LOL
It would have happened to me. LOL
True that Kaspersky cannot really be blamed; XP is old news.

Ha, the thing though with you Gnosis is that you know what you're doing compared to others.

 

[Gnosis]

Ha, the thing though with you Gnosis is that you know what you're doing compared to others.

Indeed. I have to harness myself sometimes so I don't inadvertently convert novices into reckless nuts. I try not to do that. lol
Novices can be dangerous to themselves in the first place, but I could see some of my madness taking them over the cliff before they are ready to jump. hehe
I try to think about the ones we are educating and responsibly helping when I post my heartfelt thoughts, theories, hypothesis and general methods.
Hope I don't taint anyone that is not ready yet.

 

[Exterminator]

I think we will probably see this more an more with XP as it makes its descent into the abyss.I must say I am proud of myself as I have not been on XP for about 6 months.It was very hard to move on but I still have it on a dual boot if I need to revisit my old friend.