Bryan

Hackers use Windows Update to download malicious code (Download Squad)

May 11th 2007 1:22PM This is 100% spreading FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt). The headline is totally misleading - hackers are most definitely NOT using Windows Update to download malicious code - and the article even says so!

BITS is an auto-resuming, auto-throttling FTP client that is used by Windows Update (and other products) to send files over your network connection in the background - so your regular browsing & email is not impacted. It's a very cool service.

Yes, Hackers can use BITS. But first the Hacker has to have control of your machine. BITS is not a way in.

If a burglar breaks into your house through a window then goes and opens the garage door to back up a truck, we're not all going to get rid of our garage doors! We put bars on the windows, or (as Will recommends) move to another neighborhood where noone will try to break in.