> He was quoting again (from the link provided), without specifically saying so.

I was aware of this and that is why my question to him. Unfortunately he keeps on
repeating this bad posting habit


> It brings to mind something many people will continue to overlook, that is that
> stolen user mode processing power (even sandboxed user mode processing power) can
> be nearly as valuable to the thieves as admin mode processing power. If a user
> mode, update capable botnet, can remain active long enough, it can escalate its
> privilege and adopt worm characteristics when the next vulnerability presents
> itself. It only really needs admin level to increase its persistence through
> stealth and reboot survivability.

It is not that people overlook but rather they are ignorant to this fact


> Unfortunately, the existence of an admin account does not guarantee the existence
> of an administrator.

No sir it does not


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