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UAC, an Excellent Description and Discussion by Crispin Cowan

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2008-05-12 22:07:49 by jrjones in Jeff Jones Security Blog
...UAC a convenience feature, or a security feature ?", I would say it is worth reading at least twice. And if my recommendation is not good enough for you, let me share this quote that might entice you to go read the whole thing It is correct to say that UACs features are convenience features, in that it is much more convenient to respond to a...
 
Tags: uac, standard user uac, standard user, uac prompt, security feature, convenience feature, convenience, cowan, crispin cowan
 
 
 
 
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Vista's UAC spots rootkits, tests find

2008-05-23 00:00:00 by HASH0x8473768 in Network World on Security
 
Love or hate its nagging prompts, Vista's Account Control feature (UAC) has a security feature that marks it out from any other type of Windows security programme -- it can spot rootkits before they install
 
Tags: account control feature, windows security programme, spot rootkits, security feature, uac, vista, install, marks, prompts
 
 
 
 
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Microsoft to improve Vista's problematic UAC in Windows 7

2008-10-09 00:00:00 by HASH0x8472bc8 in Network World on Security
 
Microsoft plans to improve the much-maligned user account control (UAC) feature in the next version of its Windows client OS, acknowledging that the new security feature it built into Windows Vista has caused unnecessary problems for users
 
Tags: security feature, user account control, feature, windows vista, improve, uac, microsoft plans, windows client, version
 
 
 
 
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Black Hat : Got2 Luv the H8ers

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2008-08-07 05:07:02 by jrjones in Jeff Jones Security Blog
...UAC. We've gotten a lot of feedback on that, but the UAC security changes in Windows Vista encompass a pretty wide range of options designed to make it easier for most users to run as non-admin. Plus, we've incorporated some of the feedback into SP1 and I think it is a lot better. Have you tried SP1 h8er MSFT guy: (still trying) Let me ask it...
 
Tags: guy, msft guy, windows vista encompass, windows vista, report, uac, uac security, security intelligence report, security
 
 
 
 
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More on the necessity of antivirus software

2007-09-25 17:53:47 by Steve Riley in Steve Riley on Security
 
...UAC, by relying on the firewall, and by training my family--I have made the decision not to use anti-malware So should you make the same tradeoff? Well, that depends. If you're asking me about your own use of your own personal computers at home, I can't answer that for you, you need to. Remember what I wrote: "I know what to click and what to...
 
Tags: antivirus software, computers, client computers, similar self-control, control, involve tradeoffs, previous post, personal computers, post
 
 
 
 
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Antivirus software -- who needs it?

2007-09-23 04:14:44 by Steve Riley in Steve Riley on Security
 
...UAC enabled because I want IE's protected mode, but I configure the policy to elevate without prompting Am I saying that anti-malware is useless? Absolutely not. In many instances, and for many people, it's still necessary. But we can't ignore the fact that malware is getting more sophisticated. Nor can we ignore the fact that, as I have this...
 
Tags: curious question, question, question arises, choose, malware, experts, security experts, anti-malware, anti-virus software
 
 
 
 
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The First Step on the Road to More Secure Software is admitting you have a Problem

2008-02-21 14:26:00 by sdl in The Security Development Lifecycle
 
...UAC vs su. That's a lot of security vulnerabilities Now ask yourself this question - how many people involved in the development of these other products have you heard say, "Wow, we have a lot of security bugs, we really should do something systematic to fix this problem." I'll be very happy to be proved wrong, but all I hear is crickets. I...
 
Tags: vulnerabilities, reduce security vulnerabilities, fewer security vulnerabilities, security vulnerabilities, source security bugs, bugs, major microsoft products, microsoft products, security
 
 
 
 
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Safety feedback loops and new car safety features

2007-11-07 21:23:00 by Security Retentive in Security Retentive
 
...UAC. It is a fine line between creating computer systems that try to prevent users from making mistakes, and ones that allow the end user the flexibility to actually use the computer they purchased. Witness of course Leopard's new feature that asks you to confirm you want to run something you just downloaded from the Net, and how it fails to...
 
Tags: safety, car safety technology, safety features, technology, line, fine line, job, systems, witness
 
 
 
 
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Security Briefing: May 27th

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2008-05-27 13:30:44 by Myrcurial in Liquidmatrix Security Digest
...UAC on a per-application basis Do you want to Allow or Cancel Nottingham University Student Detained DWB (Downloading While Brown) from the US Govt - Go Directly to Secret Detention President Bush Signs Landmark Genetic Nondiscrimination Information Act Into Law Gattaca Gattaca Gattaca More as I process it all (seriously, where the hell does...
 
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