Vista security threats to rise in 2008

[OhioChick]

November 19, 2007 09:53 IST

Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system will face increasing security threats, according to McAfee Avert Labs predictions for top 10 security threats in 2008.
With security vulnerabilities doubling in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) this year, McAfee expects a 50 per cent increase in VoIP-related threats in 2008. The technology is still new and defence strategies lagging.

Jeff Green, senior vice president of McAfee Avert Labs and product development, said, "Threats are moving to the web and newer technologies such as VoIP and instant messaging. Professional and organised criminals drive a lot of the malicious activity. As they become increasingly sophisticated, it is more important than ever to be aware and secure when traversing the web."

The report points out that web 2.0 applications such as software-as-a-service, social networking sites and job sites represent a new trend in online attacks.

Attackers are using Web 2.0 sites as a way to distribute malware and are data mining the web, looking for information that people share, to give their attacks more authenticity.

http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/nov/19vista.htm

[Cooley Hurd]

1. At least Jeff Green is on the job:

Brainstorming the problem with Larry David, no doubt.;)

Seriously - I think 2008 might be Linux's breakthrough year. I loaded Ubuntu on my secondary PC yesterday - it was ridiculously easy and seems to be stable as a rock.:thumbsup:

[OhioChick]

2. With the Latest Distros...

I definitely see them cutting into the Windows market. Thanks to Google.....especially in the phone market.

[bemildred]

3. "Vista security" is an oxymoron.

What a mess.

[rAVES]

4. Its a shame... most people who will use Vista in 08 wont know what a virus is even..

anyone who's worth their salt in PC's knows to keep well clear until about service pack 2 :D

[Gman]

5. One word...