Eli5 why are computer viruses so rare now? Back then you can get a fleet of viruses just by clicking a link 276 viewsJanuary 1, 2024 Question98.73K June 6, 2023 0 Comments Eli5 why are computer viruses so rare now? Back then you can get a fleet of viruses just by clicking a link In: 6 5 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 6, 2023 0 Comments There have also been improvements in the CPUs themselves. 20+ years ago you could run code on the CPU stack (buffer overflow explots) with 32-bit cpus. Now CPUs (and operating systems) allow setting a no-execute status bit on regions of memory. You are viewing 1 out of 5 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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