Expert warns of increasing malware risks
Thu, 05 Nov 2009
Avoiding malware is becoming increasingly difficult as its creators are making it more advanced, it has been claimed.
Tom Kelchner, research centre manager at Sunbelt Software, an antivirus and antispyware provider, said there is no doubt that spotting malicious software is becoming an increasingly difficult task.
He commented: "Malware creators are becoming more creative in the way they produce their malicious code. This is in part to try and beat antivirus and other malware prevention tools, which continue to provide a successful defence against malware, but also to deceive and trick users."
Mr Kelchner advised internet users to "be vigilant" and ensure their antivirus applications are fully up to date.
"Users should avoid opening any attachments, even from trusted sources, without first running a scan on the file," he stated.
Rogue security software was the largest security threat to Microsoft customers in the first half of 2009, it was reported this week.
The seventh Microsoft Security Intelligence Report indicated that such software takes advantage of internet users' desire to keep their computer protected.
However, on a more positive note, it was reported that 20 per cent fewer customers were affected by rogue infections during the past six months.
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