After Windows NT was released, it took virus writers five years to learn how to infect it. Windows NT 3.1 and the Win32 API were released in late 1993, but it wasn't until August 1998 that W32.Cabanas became the first NT virus by capturing coveted kernel mode access. .NET and some of Microsoft's other initiatives have not been as lucky. The purpose of this article is to discuss antivirus (AV) concerns with .NET and Microsoft Windows XP.
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The complexity of the .NET execution platform worries security experts. Once it is widespread, malicious coders will find holes in between the interoperable layers and then execute security exploits. The persuasive nature of web services means that one malware threat could quickly compromise a large number of machines. There are already three .NET viruses and worms. Although they are buggy, future viruses and worms will be able to perform without error as crackers begin to target .NET.
Windows XP contains much new functionality, some of which has been exploited, and other features which have yet to be maliciously explored. XP also contains many new security features, like Windows File Protection and Internet Connection Firewall, which strengthens the OS's response to security threats.
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