<p>Open source software allows complete verification of what code runs on your system unlike proprietary Windows software. It's not a guarantee for secure software. But at least you can go back and see why you were hacked.</p>

Mischa van den Burg

Open source software enables full code transparency, allowing users to audit and verify exactly what runs on their systems. Unlike proprietary software such as Windows, this auditability doesn't guarantee security but does provide the ability to trace and understand security breaches after the fact.

Open source software allows complete verification of what code runs on your system unlike proprietary Windows software. It's not a guarantee for secure software. But at least you can go back and see why you were hacked.