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Web Browsers Under Siege From Organized Crime
An anonymous reader writes "IBM has released the findings of the 2007 X-Force Security report, a group cataloging online-based threat since 1997. Their newest information details a disturbing rise in the sophistication of attacks by online criminals. According to IBM, hackers are now stealing the identities and controlling the computers of consumers at 'a rate never before seen on the Internet'. 'The study finds that a complex and sophisticated criminal economy has developed to capitalize on Web vulnerabilities. Underground brokers are delivering tools to aid in obfuscation, or camouflaging attacks on browsers, so cybercriminals can avoid detection by security software. In 2006, only a small percentage of attackers employed camouflaging techniques, but this number soared to 80 percent during the first half of 2007.'"
Don't kid yourself. It's not that organized. --Cosmo
...It begs the question "how am I funny to you?"
You were critically hit for no damage. The bruise will look nice, and maybe the scars will make good party talk.
Be a shame if sumfin' were to happen to it, like.
This post isn't a troll, IE is.
Hand me your cache!
(Sorry - for humor I go for quantity, not quality.)
Whoops!
Sorry, my bad. Thought I was on my server...
Carpe Scrotum - The only way to deal with your competition.
I most strongly disagree. IE is flamebait: use it, and you will get burned.
Blank until
"In 2006, only a small percentage of attackers employed camouflaging techniques, but this number soared to 80 percent during the first half of 2007."
If they're going to hose my Windows boxen and install spurious applications of dubious intent, I find that I prefer if they camouflage their attempts so as not to bother me with constant popups from the system tray telling me to install their spyware to get rid of spyware.
Then they'll use that database to take out a second mortgage on your home, purchase a new car and open a few credit cards under your name.
I got that one covered. I just haven't paid several bills for a long while now. If someone tries to get credit with my credentials, all they will get is people laughing and pointing at them
"When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!" -- Cave Johnson
Agreed - this is why I replace all my users with inanimate carbon rods - I haven't had a security problem in months!
Though productivity has plummeted...
Michael J. Ryan - tracker1.info