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Bugwatch: What to watch in 2004

Dec 17, 2003 9:48PM PST
What security issues will be vexing us in the coming year?

Last year's predictions proved very popular and reasonably accurate, so this year I'm going to give it another shot. See how you thought this year turned out against my predictions, then decide if you want to read on.

1. Microsoft's security woes will not disappear
2. Malware writers will outpace system administrators
3. Hackers will organise
4. Virus writing for fun and profit
5. Don't hold your breath for Longhorn

More details at http://www.vnunet.com/News/1151655

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