Security threats in the cyber scene have grown at an extraordinary rate in the past year. This year will also see a rise in spyware and rouge ware threats to computer security besides the general virus and worms problem. Below is the list of prominent threats we can see in 2008.
BOT & BOTNETS
Bots and Botnets are a network of computers that perform automated spamming activities. 2008 is likely to face mainly challenging threats from Bots and Botnets.
Today, Storm worm botnet is the chief infector of PCs. It has emerged stronger by demonstrating innovative techniques in avoiding detection from anti-virus.
The presence of Storm is growing by the day as it is implementing newer techniques to expand its network and add more and more computers under its control. Storm will be the most important Botnet to observe in 2008.
India is not seen in the map of Botnet hosts and controllers. However, Internet users in India are victims and their PCs are made zombies at large. A very large number of users and on-line community become victims of botnet control without being aware of the bot attack to their computers.
PHISHING SITES
Phishing pronounced 'fishing' refers to fishing out sensitive user information by masquerading as a trustworthy entity, which is usually an email with clickable links. Phishing related frauds have been a cause of great concern in the past year.
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Last update : 13-03-2008 19:28
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