http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/nov/17/malware-trojan-virus-peak By Bobbie Johnson technology correspondent guardian.co.uk November 17 2008 Internet users are being warned to stay vigilant by researchers who believe that next Monday could be the worst day the year for computer attacks. After analysing information on viruses and internet worms taken from more than 500,000 machines around the world, security experts at PC Tools have pinpointed November 24 as the potential peak of malicious software activity for 2008. Data from 2007 showed that the high point of action from viruses, worms and other internet-based attacks came three days before America's Thanksgiving holiday, leading them to suggest that the same day could prove the bleakest 24 hours of this year. The company says the increase in virus activity could be the result of internet shopping in the run-up to Christmas, as millions of users begin going online to purchase gifts for their friends and family. [...] ______________________________________________ Visit the InfoSec News Security Bookstore Best Selling Security Books and More! http://www.shopinfosecnews.orgReceived on Mon Nov 17 2008 - 23:09:19 PST
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