I say this almost every day, yet it still warrants constant attention: hackers and spyware programmers are getting smarter and more sophisticated [1] then ever. And now, even low-level malware is posing new dangers, according to security experts. In a recent report on the state of IT security, Alexander Gostev, senior virus analyst for Kaspersky Labs, notes that while low-level threats don't pack the same punch as more critical malware, increased numbers makes it a more pressing issue to contend with.
For more on the state of security:
- read the article [2] at CSO
Links:
[1] http://www.fiercecio.com/story/also-noted-hackers-custom-coding-zero-day-malware-for-specific-markets-anal/2006-12-07
[2] http://www2.csoonline.com/blog_view.html?CID=27553