We all know, Windows 8 did not get that good a reception as anticipated, after all the pre-launch hype that the Operating System’s release had gathered. But, some do feel that, the criticism has been a little harsh, since there are certain factors about the latest Windows installment which make it superior compared to the previous Operating Systems. Therefore, before ignoring the new OS, you need to consider the protection the latest OS is offering to guard against security threats like malwares. But, even as we consider the security aspect of the latest OS, there are many other things (that will be mentioned later in this article) which you need to know so that you can take an informed decision on whether to buy the new OS.
You might not think it as important, like most people who do not consider the protection from security threats like malware offered by Operating Systems as a big deal. But, to be frank it should be one of the most important factors that you should consider before choosing an Operating system. The world’s largest software company wants you to know that Windows 8 is the most secure version of Windows ever.
According to the software maker, the latest Windows version is 21 times more secure than Windows XP, and 6 times more secure than Windows 7, its previous version.
This may not actually come as a surprise because the number of threats depends on the time the hackers had to find the vulnerabilities in order to exploit them. If you consider Windows XP, the OS was launched 12 years ago, whereas Windows 7 is 4 years old, and compared to that the latest one-year-old Operating System is brand new.
Apart from that, the new Windows edition does come with more security features, Chris Hallum, the Senior Product Manager for Windows mentions those benefits like Secure Boot, for instance, disallows malware from starting as the system loads. The new OS also supports a new type of drive, which is called encrypted hard drive, also Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Windows OS 8.1, which was just released adds additional security features.
Now, you might think these are not that great upgrades, but even a little bit of additional security is a good thing, mainly if you use your computer for your business or office use. So, you may now make up your mind about whether or not to upgrade to the new Windows OS.
You might not think it as important, like most people who do not consider the protection from security threats like malware offered by Operating Systems as a big deal. But, to be frank it should be one of the most important factors that you should consider before choosing an Operating system. The world’s largest software company wants you to know that Windows 8 is the most secure version of Windows ever.
According to the software maker, the latest Windows version is 21 times more secure than Windows XP, and 6 times more secure than Windows 7, its previous version.
This may not actually come as a surprise because the number of threats depends on the time the hackers had to find the vulnerabilities in order to exploit them. If you consider Windows XP, the OS was launched 12 years ago, whereas Windows 7 is 4 years old, and compared to that the latest one-year-old Operating System is brand new.
Apart from that, the new Windows edition does come with more security features, Chris Hallum, the Senior Product Manager for Windows mentions those benefits like Secure Boot, for instance, disallows malware from starting as the system loads. The new OS also supports a new type of drive, which is called encrypted hard drive, also Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0. Windows OS 8.1, which was just released adds additional security features.
Now, you might think these are not that great upgrades, but even a little bit of additional security is a good thing, mainly if you use your computer for your business or office use. So, you may now make up your mind about whether or not to upgrade to the new Windows OS.
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