Secure Computing’s Research Team Releases Q3 Internet Threat Report
October 28th, 2008
Secure Computing has published the Q3 2008 Internet Threat Report containing data and analysis covering both email and web-based threats. The report was compiled by the Secure Computing research teams and based on the company’s TrustedSource Global Reputation System with its unique and unparalleled view of worldwide Internet traffic.
Among the report’s findings, Q3 saw the emergence of new malware targeting users of the popular social networking sites MySpace and Facebook as well as panic-inducing “bank failure spam” intending to capitalize on the current financial crisis. “Scareware” programs also spread rapidly, while election-related spam soared, with Senator Obama easily defeating his opponent in terms of spam popularity. More detailed information follows, and the entire report can be accessed at http://www.securecomputing.com/pdf/SCC-InternetThrtRprt-Oct08.pdf
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