Security company issues 7 threats for 2007
A leading internet company has announced its top seven security threats for 2007.
According to Vernier Networks, the use of Zero-Day attacks, botnet software which controls computers remotely, is set to increase during the next 12 months.
Business-oriented social networks, such as LinkedIn and ZoomInfo, were earmarked as facing security attacks in the coming year.
Meanwhile, Vernier claimed attacks from hackers, spam zombies and phishers were also likely to increase.
The security firm added that Vista and Apple may also become victims of "bugs".
Chief executive Simon Khalaf said: "Defining a cost-efficient, annual security strategy requires both a complete understanding of an organisation's overall threats and a well-defined and strictly enforced security policy."
Vernier claims to be a leading provider of Network Access Control products.
Earlier this week, security company Commtouch warned users of an email virus, containing subject titles such as 'Happy New Year', which if opened, attempts to close down user's security programmes and resend copies of itself.
Reproduced from an article published by ITwales.com
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