BitDefender Releases its Top Ten E-Threats List

According to BitDefender, two well-known malware samples took top positions on BitDefender's Top Ten E-Threats List in July 2008.

The list revealed that Trojan Clicker.CM, a pop-up after getting distributed through infected Websites, occupied the first spot. Next was Trojan Downloader.WMA.Wimad.N, a simple downloader that attempts to get users to download adware in the guise of a video or music player. Both the trojans were extremely simple in form and execution. The only ruse being employed was that of a specialized code in Trojan.Clicker, allowing it to escape Norton's pop-up filter.

BitDefender Analysts said that the third place on the list went to Trojan.Downloader.Wimad.A, a latest addition to the list. This malwa...

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