Predicting Malware

Pseudonymous B*ard writes "SANS has an interesting article showing how to predict what forms future malware will take. For example, last year there were many hurricane-related scams, while this year, another bad hurricane season is predicted. SANS has noticed that the scammers are gearing up for this and that many new domains with the words Alberto, Beryl, donation, and hurricane have been registered (Alberto & Beryl are the first two names on the hurricane list). The only question now is whether hackers will be able to preempt any of these scams before they have a chance to be used?"

Comments

Its nice to see people thinking about the future

[Crashmarik]

But this boils down to Malware will likely be associated with major events. Color me unimpressed. I have another one future malware will exploit unpatched security flaws.

I hold the answer

[Mr. Samuel]

Clearly, the solution is to infect natural disasters with malware before they can strike.

I like the foresightedness of it

[SnuffySmith]

another bad hurricane season is predicted ... the scammers are gearing up for this

These guys aren't just assholes; they take the long view of things: "So, you can see from this chart, in Q2 and Q3, we've got our shit-heel plan well mapped out. And our top asshole thinkers are hard at work in R&D, developing asshole plans for Q4 and the Christmas season."

Forms?

[geminidomino]

He will come in one of the pre-chosen forms. During the rectification of the Vuldrini, the malware came as a large and moving Torg! Then, during the third reconciliation of the last of the McKetrick supplicants, they chose a new form for him: that of a giant Slor! Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you!