And Microsoft gets it from every side. For hackers, Microsoft is a favorite pasttime.  Consumers scream because their programs aren't completely ready before they're released (with good reason), and industry experts can always point out a failing of Microsoft.  But to give the company credit where credit is due, it's making serious efforts to improve security and protect users.

Windows Vista and Office 2007 were the first very public indications that Microsoft is really focusing on security.  New warning systems in OS and the Office programs should help users to understand when they are at risk, in a very Microsoft way.  Is it infallible?  No.  Nothing Microsoft does is infallible because the company promises too much too soon and then has to cut corners to even come semi-close to meeting those promises.  But the efforts that Microsoft is making in security are certainly a step in the right direction.