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How Viruses Evolve Into All-Purpose Malware

KingofGnG writes "Computer threats are continuously evolving, and some malicious codes are a problem difficult to tackle because of their inherent complexity and an intelligent design capable of constantly putting under pressure security companies. A remarkable 'intelligent' threat is for instance Sality, the 'new generation' file virus that according to Symantec has practically turned into an 'all-in-one' malware incorporating botnet-like functionalities as well."

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  1. Macs by Mr+Pleco · · Score: 2, Funny

    The only solution.

    'Cause nothing runs on a mac.

    *gigglesnort*