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Windows 8 has larger attack surface than Windows 7, researcher warns

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The attack surface in Windows 8 is bigger than in Windows 7 because of new components and changed processes, especially with the Metro interface, warns a McAfee researcher.

Windows 8 has larger attack surface than Windows 7, researcher warns
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/windows-8-has-larger-attack-surface-than-windows/
The attack surface in Windows 8 is bigger than in Windows 7 because of new components and changed processes, especially with the Metro interface, warns a McAfee researcher.
Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:52:00 GMT
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/windows-8-has-larger-attack-surface-than-windows/

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