SPYWARE AND TROJANS THREATS ON RISE (MICROSOFT ONLY)

"Spyware and Trojan threats are rising dramatically, now accounting for the
majority of the online attacks, a new report reveals. Webroot's latest
report shows that during the first quarter of 2006 the number of spyware
infections jumped to 87 per cent from 72 per cent in the same period in
2005; a rise of 15 percent.

According to Webroot's figures, the total number of Trojan horses also
increased from 18 percent over the previous quarter to an average of 29.5
per cent. "These alarming figures illustrate that spyware is a problem that
internet users are going to be battling for years to come. Spyware has
proven itself as more than a simple 'flash in the pan' security threat.
This is a real threat that is financially motivated and will not stop
spreading,? said C. David Moll, chief executive officer of Webroot
Software."


http://www.linuxsecurity.com/content/view/123121?rdf

Imhotep

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Pass a Net Neutrality Law in the US!!!!

Save the Internet:
http://www.savetheinternet.com/

Its our net:
http://www.itsournet.org/

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