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http://cwflyris.computerworld.com/t/1228467/50218600/49137/0/
Monday, January 29, 2007
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
US & China are biggest security threats worldwide
TehranTimes.com reports that the United States and China host 2/3 of all spam, viruses and other computer security threats worldwide as of the end of 2006.
34.2% of malware originated in the US; 31% in China.
22% of spam originates in the US; 15.9% in China.
No other country houses even half the percentage of threats.
In case you question the source, the data were actually gathered by Sophos, a well-known and respected international threat management company.
Use the following link to download a recent white paper from Sophos on the outlook for 2007 security threats... Security Threat Report 2007.
34.2% of malware originated in the US; 31% in China.
22% of spam originates in the US; 15.9% in China.
No other country houses even half the percentage of threats.
In case you question the source, the data were actually gathered by Sophos, a well-known and respected international threat management company.
Use the following link to download a recent white paper from Sophos on the outlook for 2007 security threats... Security Threat Report 2007.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Can it be that easy?
Are you in the dark about how hackers work? To some extent we all are. This blog is intended to familiarize you with how hackers tap into corporate and personal computers, and what might be done to prevent such attacks. Our goal is certainly not to make you paranoid, but we don't think staying ignorant abut the issues is advisable either.
We try to keep it simple and current. We'll touch on hacker tactics, comment on major attacks and related newsworthy items, and pass along tips from the experts on "hacker-proofing" your computer or network.
To get things rolling, here's a link to a video from BBCWorld that demonstrates how easily it can be done in some instances.
If you have questions or comments on any of the material you find in this blog, be sure to use the Comments link under each posting.
We try to keep it simple and current. We'll touch on hacker tactics, comment on major attacks and related newsworthy items, and pass along tips from the experts on "hacker-proofing" your computer or network.
To get things rolling, here's a link to a video from BBCWorld that demonstrates how easily it can be done in some instances.
If you have questions or comments on any of the material you find in this blog, be sure to use the Comments link under each posting.
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