Despite More Security, Computer Threats Still Lurk ; Experts Rank Spyware, Phishing As Biggest Threats of 2005
The Columbian › January 03, 2005
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NEW YORK - Computer worms raced around the world, leaving behind tools that spread spam. Scammers sent e-mail to trick bank account holders into revealing passwords. Rogue programs known as "spyware" hijacked Web browsers and crippled computers.
These were among the top Internet threats of 2004 as the perpetrators grew smarter and more sophisticated, driven more than ever by economic gains. And while technology to combat such threats has improved, experts concede that's not enough to address what's bound to emerge in the coming year.See the full content of this document
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Despite More Security, Computer Threats Still Lurk ; Experts Rank Spyware, Phishing As Biggest Threats of 2005
"The bottom line is, there is no silver bullet technology," said Gregg Mastoras, senior security analyst at security vendor Sophos Inc. "I just don't thin...
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