98% of PCs vulnerable to attack

Almost every PC is running at least one application that leaves it open for attack, according to a new survey from vulnerability testing firm Secunia.

The survey gathered information from 20,000 PC users who downloaded an inspection program, and found 98% have at least one application running that is vulnerable to attack.

The group warns that the statistic is alarming, as even savvy computer user had unprotected programs installed.

“Has the world improved since the last look at the numbers? The short answer is no.