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Other => Computer News => Topic started by: Computer Hope Admin on November 18, 2009, 05:48:43 PM

Title: NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on November 18, 2009, 05:48:43 PM

The National Security Agency has been working with Microsoft Corp. to help improve security measures for its new Windows 7 operating system, a senior NSA official said on Tuesday.

The confirmation of the NSA's role, which began during the development of the software, is a sign of the agency's deepening involvement with the private sector when it comes to building defenses against cyberattacks.

Link (http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2009/11/nsa_microsoft_windows_7.html?ft=1&f=103943429)

Title: Re: NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security
Post by: soybean on November 21, 2009, 09:53:20 AM

Interesting. I'm glad to know computer security is getting this kind of attention and support from government agencies.

Title: Re: NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security
Post by: evilfantasy on November 22, 2009, 07:36:36 AM

Now if things get bad at MS we will be bailing them out.

Times are tough, but NASA never seems to be effected.

Sorry... /rant :P

Title: Re: NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security
Post by: Quantos on November 22, 2009, 07:38:41 AM

Of course I have a hunch that the 'help' the NSA is giving them will only make it easier for the NSA to access our data.

Hang on a minute, some guys in suits are at my door.

Title: Re: NSA Is Giving Microsoft Some Help On Windows 7 Security
Post by: evilfantasy on November 22, 2009, 07:41:01 AM

Yea and I misread NSA as NASA. I should wake up before ranting.  :rofl: