Polls
There are stories about computer security in the news every day, but it can be hard to find an unbiased opinion, or even hard facts.
Virus Bulletin would like to know your experiences and opinions about the topics that concern computer users. Whether you're the CEO of an anti-malware company, administrator of a large corporate network or a home user, we'd like to know about your experiences and opinions.
On this page you will find an overview of the previous polls that have run on Virus Bulletin. The current poll can be found on the right-hand side of the page.
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Previous polls
Have you ever received a call from phone support scammers?
Did Microsoft make the right choices in its attempt to make Windows 8 more secure?
Is Java enabled in your web browser?
Does your company allow you to use a personal laptop/mobile device to access company resources?
Do you think the security industry exaggerates the threat of mobile malware?
The Japanese government is reported to have commissioned a 'defensive virus'. Is 'defensive' malware ever a good idea?
Eugene Kaspersky calls for an IAEA-like agency to regulate the use of cyber weapons by governments. Do you support this idea?
Global spam levels have declined in the past year. Have you also experienced this in your inbox?
This time last year everybody was talking about Stuxnet - but has the SCADA worm signalled a change for the anti-malware industry?
Are SSL certificates an adequate way to ensure secure Internet traffic?
Does your company block any social networking sites?
Do you run an anti-malware solution on your Mac?
Do you feel safe banking online?
Do you run security software on your mobile phone?
Spam levels are at their lowest since 2008. Do you think this trend will continue?
Microsoft's Scott Charney suggests quarantining infected computers until they've been cleaned and achieved a PC 'health certificate'. Should Internet access be blocked for users of infected machines?
When do you install software updates?
Should anti-virus vendors reimburse customers for damage caused by false positives?
Do you use the same password(s) across multiple websites?
Are you still running IE 6?
How do you run your anti-malware solution?
Have you ever come across a fake anti-virus product?
Would you be willing to give 1 cent to charity for every email you sent, if that would help stop spam?
Does your company have an IT security policy?
How should software and OS patching/security updates be managed?
Should Mac and Linux users be running security/anti-malware software?
Does your organization have a password policy?
How much trust do you put in the warnings that appear next to sites listed in search engine results?
Who in your company is responsible for installing software patches?
How are your spam levels compared to two months ago?
Should anti-virus software be free for personal use?
Will taking client-side security 'into the cloud' provide better security for the end user?
Will the current banking crisis lead to an increase in phishing attacks?
Have you ever been conned by a phishing email?
Is it reasonable to teach virus writing as part of a computer security course?
Have you ever actually read an End-User License Agreement?
Is 47 months imprisonment sufficient punishment for a convicted spammer?
Should AV software check search engine results for malicious sites even before the user clicks on them?
Will new browsers like Firefox 3, Internet Explorer 8 and Opera 9.5 help fight web-based malware?
When do you feel most at risk from malware and cybercrime?
What was the main reason for choosing your current anti-virus product?
Are virus-writing contests a good idea?
Should online banking customers be held liable for losses via phishing/online scams if they don't have adequate protection on their PCs?
How often do you check your spam folder for false positives?
Do you use security software on your mobile phone?
Do you ever forward chain letters?
The results of 1.3 per cent of all Google searches contain sites serving malware. Should search engines do more to prevent malicious sites appearing in their results?
Who should take ultimate responsibility for computer security?
Has your antivirus software ever produced a false alert?
Some reports suggest that less than 3% of email traffic in December was legitimate. How many spam messages get past your spam filter and make it through to your inbox?
$3.2 billion was lost in phishing attacks in 2007. Do you think this is going to be worse in 2008?
Should governments be allowed to write viruses to bug terrorists?
Has Windows Vista made the web a safer place?
Do you feel safe banking online?
Have you suffered a malware infection that wasn't spotted by your anti-virus software?
Does your company block any social networking sites?
Is it acceptable to demand money for information on software vulnerabilities?
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Current poll
Do current laws offer enough protection for ethical ('white-hat') hackers?
Comments
"It has been clear for years that businesses have dropped ethics in favor of profit. Protecting the bottom line is usually more important than doing the right thing..." - http://attrition.org/errata/legal_threats/
Ever since Guillaume Tena was fined €5,000 for exposing a number of serious vulnerabilities in the Viguard and Invircible anti-virus programs ten years ago, white-hat research has been stifled by the threat of big money lawsuits.
The good guys will never win unless the laws are changed,
by Sergei Malenkov, 11 April 2013, 04:09
Dear Folks:
Good morning and hope all is well within your respective time zones....
Please Note: This issue is currently in a state of flux, with few if any safe/secure/bullet proof solutions protecting such things as security, privacy, and such things as anonymity.....
Until these are understood by all parties and protected across the board, nothing but interesting news stories will be the common occurrence....
But on a positive note, The Pacers are moving on to round two.....
In closing, hope you all have a nice and relaxing weekend....
Respectfully yours,
Pw Carey
by Pw Carey, 26 April 2013, 21:17
One has to remember - that this article doesnt mention the country white hat hacking occurs in. different countries have different laws. This question should target a specific country or allow a pull down menu of select countries made up of the majority of current visitors. it would be more effective and accurate than a free-for-all
by IA Eng, 29 April 2013, 20:01
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by Sunday Ikeh, 10 May 2013, 23:14
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This month's VB100 comparative on Windows XP brought something of a mixed bag, as several vendors appear to have decreased support for the platform in favour of the newer Windows 8. John Hawes has the full set of results.