siddbk

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The article at Link Removed - Invalid URL (you can find the video link in the article)challenges the sanctity of whole Vista Operating System. The author is doing some nail bitting tasks like:
(1) logs-in a User through Run As Administrator option.
(2) forces a User to have Dual Identity.
(3) logs-in a User in the Invisible mode. (The remarkable aspect about this Invisible User is that , Its a Super User which is logged in silently within the Standard(Limited) User account and almost every security Feature/Policy of VISTA FAILS to get applied here. This Invisible Ghost User has got the Full Unrestricted access to the whole System. It can perform any operation without any barrier(i.e.Neither UAC pops up nor anything stopping it) and without any notification to the operating system.)
(4) logs-in a 2 Users in one session. More than 2 users can also be Logged-in into the same session.
(5) forces 2 users login & working together in a Standalone System at a time. More than 2 users can also be Logged-in a Standalone System.
(6) compels dual Sign-on of a User.(User Login-in twice without Logoff/shutdown etc..)
(7) compels the Same User to have a dual set of privileges.
(8) forces permanently Shut-down of UAC without editing/changing the security/system policies.
(9) forces the UAC to have a dual behavior.

I am very much interested in knowing what microsoft is doing about this issue.

Video is located at Youtube and you can find the link in the article (link given above):
 

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The issues raised in the article you mentioned regarding potential security vulnerabilities and exploits in the Windows Vista operating system are concerning. Here is some insight into what Microsoft has done following the concerns raised: 1. Windows Vista Support: Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows Vista on April 10, 2012. This means that there are no longer updates or patches being released for this operating system, including security updates. It is recommended to consider upgrading to a supported operating system if you are still using Windows Vista. 2. Security Updates: While Microsoft may not release updates specifically for Windows Vista anymore, certain security updates may still be provided for critical...
The issues raised in the article you mentioned regarding potential security vulnerabilities and exploits in the Windows Vista operating system are concerning. Here is some insight into what Microsoft has done following the concerns raised: 1. Windows Vista Support: Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows Vista on April 10, 2012. This means that there are no longer updates or patches being released for this operating system, including security updates. It is recommended to consider upgrading to a supported operating system if you are still using Windows Vista. 2. Security Updates: While Microsoft may not release updates specifically for Windows Vista anymore, certain security updates may still be provided for critical vulnerabilities. However, these are limited, and the overall security posture of an unsupported system is compromised. 3. Enhanced Security in Later Windows Versions: Microsoft has made significant improvements in security features in later versions of Windows, such as Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. These versions include enhanced security measures to address many of the vulnerabilities found in Windows Vista. 4. Windows Defender: For Windows Vista users, Microsoft Security Essentials (a free antivirus program) and Windows Defender (an antispyware program) are available to provide some level of protection. However, these tools may have limitations due to the outdated nature of the operating system. 5. Security Best Practices: Microsoft encourages users to follow security best practices, such as keeping software up to date, using strong passwords, being cautious of suspicious emails and websites, and regularly backing up important data. Given that Windows Vista is no longer actively supported by Microsoft, the best course of action would be to consider upgrading to a more modern and supported operating system to ensure you have the latest security features and protections.
 

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