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Apple Ships IPods Infected With Worms, Blames Microsoft
Nathan Weinberg
Contributing Writer
2006-10-18
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Apple posted a notice that 1% of video iPods shipped after September 12 of this year went out with a little present: the RavMonE.exe worm, which spreads via removable media.
Links: Apple posted a notice, went out with a little present
Apparently, one of the computers at the contract manufacturer was infected, and it just spread from there. Apple links to several free security products, half of them from Microsoft, that will cure users who have the infected ‘Pods.
Of course, simply serving your customers and apologizing for your screw-up isn't enough for Apple:As you might imagine, we are upset at Windows for not being more hardy against such viruses, and even more upset with ourselves for not catching it. Of course, they also say:This known virus affects only Windows computers, and up to date anti-virus software which is included with most Windows computers should detect and remove it. So, lets see: You, an operating system and computer manufacturer, doesn't even do the basics to protect the systems used to make your most important products, and then blame Windows? Here's how responsibility goes:- If the user doesn't install an antivirus, it is the users fault.
- If the antivirus doesn't block a known and old virus, it is the antivirus's fault.
- If the virus is new and no solution has been discovered, it is Windows's fault.
Apple: Is it so hard to own up? You link to antivirus products from three different companies, all of which you say you know are effective solutions. If you know how to fix it, why didn't you take the necessary steps? I get that it was a contract manufacturer, but to blame Microsoft in your security release is just indicative of the arrogance we have been seeing far too much of these days.
Stop airing your inaccurate ads, stop sniping at Vista and Windows security. You used to let your products speak for themselves. Show some class, or at least stand behind your products, not your bitter and arrogant attitude. I get the feeling that when the tide turns (and it always does), you won't have a lot of friends bemoaning your demise.
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