10 Security, Quality Issues Microsoft Must Address Quickly
Microsoft is having a rough start to 2010. The company is facing criticism over a security issue in Internet Explorer, regulators have it under the microscope, and Windows Mobile 7 is still nowhere to be found. Microsoft needs to do something soon or see its credibility with customers continue to erode.
Microsoft is all over the news this week, but unfortunately for the company, it's for the wrong reasons. Early this week it was revealed that a security flaw in Internet Explorer caused opened the way for cyber attacks on Google users and some corporate networks. Now officials in France and Germany are advising its citizens it is best to avoid using IE until at least until Microsoft patches the IE vulnerability.
The company is also facing growing discontent over its handling of Windows Mobile and the possibility of it offering two versions of the smartphone software, rather than one. Even Microsoft's online division, led by Bing, is under fire over privacy concerns. Needless to say, it's a difficult time for Microsoft.
