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This. Look how long they let malware fester on desktop, even encouraged, without any built-in defense. Users rolled the dice to choose a sketchy third party solution and it turns out they were almost all dirty.


> choose a sketchy third party solution and it turns out they were almost all dirty

Yes, Kaspersky. Outsourcing your security to Russia.


> Look how long they let malware fester on desktop, even encouraged, without any built-in defense.

Windows is loaded with defenses and security. You may debate it's affectiveness, efficiency, etc., but factually it's there.




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