[pchelpers] News:Phishers and cyber criminals get smarter

Posted in Security News - IT Network and Computer Security -  on
26/01/2007

CA, Inc's latest report warns of a new level of cyber-crime potential as
increasingly sophisticated attackers aim to steal intellectual property,
personal identities and the contents of bank accounts across
international borders, and within organizations and social networks. 

The CA 2007 Internet Threat Outlook, which outlines the top cyber 
security threats for 2007, is based on data compiled by the CA 
Security  Advisor Team. Predictions from the CA 2007 Internet Threat
Outlook include:

1. Blended threats will continue to evolve: In addition to using spam to
distribute trojans and other malware, attackers will increasingly use
multi-phased exploits to take control of unsuspecting users’ computers,
steal private information, and perpetrate other attacks. 

In 2006, trojans accounted for 62 percent of all malware; worms
accounted for 24 percent; and viruses and other types of malware
accounted for the remaining 13 percent. With the advent of the WMF
exploit for “drive-by” downloads, 2006 also marked the first year that a
spyware variant used a zero-day exploit to take advantage of a
vulnerability that was previously unknown to the general public.

2. Phishers will get smarter: Users should expect social engineering
tactics to become more convincing and more effectively targeted at the
knowledgeable user. Fake phishing emails with subjects such as “to
verify your account” will be replaced by more clever attempts, such as
worms disguised as “mail failure” notices.

3. Spam will increase: The last quarter of 2006 saw a huge increase in
spam, largely because of image-based spam which can evade most anti-spam
filters. Due to the low cost of sending mass spam – especially through
botnets – cyber criminals will increasingly use this medium to
distribute trojans.

More here:
http://www.securitypark.co.uk/article.asp?articleid=26395&CategoryID=1
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