[actuallyalys]

> Ironically, you may actually be more secure today running 95 than 7, since any modern exploit would be incompatible with it.

I'd guess a lot of malware is opportunistic and not really designed to maximize compatibility, so I imagine you're right but I would be curious to hear from someone who actually studies malware.

In a similar (also ironic vein), the lack of modern HTTPS probably also makes Windows 95 "secure" in that it will be inconvenient to use a Windows 95 machine for anything that needs securing.

Edit: It does make me wonder how fast computer viruses and malware goes "extinct." Probably much faster than biological viruses (if that's the right term) since malware doesn't evolve like viruses do.

[anthk]

I'm a sure if you put a Windows XP in a VM it will be hogged by a Blaster attack in seconds.

[hulitu]

1. You need to connect it directly to internet (public IP address)

2. It needs another computer infected with blaster to get infected.