Rapid Web Attacks Occurring Following Disclosure of Security FlawsAccording to a latest Internet Security Systems X-Force report by IBM Corp, an increasing number of Web attacks are being launched in 24 hours after disclosure of a security flaw. This means that security loopholes are exploited in browsers, operating software and other applications even before people might get to learn that there is a problem. X-Force report, which studied the spam trend for the first half of 2008, presents two developing trends in Web-based attacks. First, cyber criminals are largely hooking onto programs that aid in automatic generation of malicious attacks on the basis of publicly found information about security flaws. Previously, the attackers had to spend time in hunting for such loopholes themselves, but it is no longer necessary. Furthermore, X-For... ยป SPAMfighter News - 8/8/2008 |    |
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