Modern 'Malware'Economy >Cyber-criminals have embraced Web 2.0 technologies,and specialise in various roles. >Tools of the trade are readily available for purchase, with some malware authors even offering technical support and updates to their products. >Basic strategy is to host new malicious sites/ compromise legitimate ones,and then lure victims to them. >Shift towards more stealthy and sophisticated malware e.g.Drive by Downloading,large surge in data theft Trojans malware.Modern ‘Malware’ Economy
Cyber-criminals have embraced Web 2.0 technologies, and specialise in various roles.
Tools of the trade are readily available for purchase, with some malware authors even offering technical support and updates to their products.
Basic strategy is to host new malicious sites / compromise legitimate ones, and then lure victims to them.
Shift towards more stealthy and sophisticated malware e.g. Drive by Downloading, large surge in data theft Trojans malware