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Title: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Clive on December 20, 2007, 16:25

Cybercriminals will change their tactics in 2008 and target newer technologies such as VoIP (voice-over internet protocol) telephony.

They will also turn their attention away from Windows-based operating systems and start targeting the Mac OS more, according to PandaLabs.

This is largely because the iPhone uses the Mac OS, so attackers will attempt to find holes in the platform to exploit so they can infect the popular device with malware.

Luis Corrons, technical director at PandaLabs, said: "The current platforms will not be the only ones under attack. As systems like the iPhone become more popular among users, malware creators will start to use them to spread their creations and obtain benefits."

Theft will be the main motivation of cybercriminals, according to PandaLabs, with Trojans that steal financial details one of the most popular types of attack.

www.infectedornot.com

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Simon on December 21, 2007, 00:26

Quote from: Clive on December 20, 2007, 16:25

They will also turn their attention away from Windows-based operating systems and start targeting the Mac OS more, according to PandaLabs.

That will take the smug look off Mac users faces!  :muah:

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Rik on December 21, 2007, 00:35

It will be interesting to watch the reaction, Simon.  :)

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Clive on December 21, 2007, 08:22

Mrs Clive might have to install antivirus software! Is there any free AV available for a Mac?

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Simon on December 21, 2007, 21:32

 :)x

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: sam on December 21, 2007, 23:10

Quote from: Clive on December 21, 2007, 08:22

Mrs Clive might have to install antivirus software! Is there any free AV available for a Mac?

yep a few. but I'm mean and won't tell you..... i.e. I'm not with my mac - remind me tomorrow.

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Clive on December 21, 2007, 23:43

Oh well done Sam!   8-)

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: sam on December 27, 2007, 20:54

oh and Clive its - ClamXav - http://www.clamxav.com/ - not sure quite how good it is (I use it occasionally) compared to the windows ones

Title: Re: Malware targets to change in 2008
Post by: Clive on December 27, 2007, 23:20

Thanks very much Sam.  I'll make sure she downloads it ASAP.