Windows XP and Full Raw Sockets: A New Security Concern from Home-based PC's or a Desirable N

It will probably take a very serious situation to occur before Internet security and home based operating systems are taken more seriously. While Microsoft is taking some steps to protect iniquitous software from getting on their machines, they are also making these operating systems with capabilities that can turn them into very effective attackers if and when they are compromised. So keep your anti-virus software updated, your firewall and operating systems patched, and hope that Windows XP users do the same!