Windows 8 immune to 85% of malware detected in last 6 months
Bitdefender, a leading security software maker threw 385 malware that popped up in last 6 months at Windows 8 and the OS was able to successfully deflect 85% of those malwares. This is impressive feat given that Windows 8 ships with minimal security in the form of Windows Defender.
Bitdefender, on the other hand has a different view (a reasonably valid view) that 85% immunity is not enough and that the OS does need a bigger security software (Internet security, antivirus etc).
“As a means of protecting a computer from viruses, data theft and other type of malware, Windows Defender is better than nothing,” said Bitdefender Chief Security Strategist Catalin Cosoi. “But it’s not a whole lot better. Most of the popular antivirus can do better. The conclusion is clear: Using your PC without a security solution is extremely risky.”
“Even if the new operating system boasts a major overhaul in terms of visuals with the introduction of the Advanced UI, Windows 8 with the default antivirus solution activated registers alarming detections rates similar to the one registered by Windows 7,”said Bitdefender Chief Security Researcher Alexandru Balan.
