Thursday, September 08, 2005

US-Cert report on spyware

US-Cert report on spyware by ZDNet's Suzi Turner -- US-Cert has published a report on spyware, http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/spyware.pdf, a 15-page document that includes an overview, definition and examples of different types of threats. Starting on page 10 defensive measures are outlined, emphasizing education and awareness. It notes that social engineering is a major means of distributing spyware by tricking users into downloading and installing malware. The recommended [...]

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