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rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

Cyberattackers slither through software holes

Cyberattackers, in a major new approach, are exploiting flaws in popular software programs - especially anti-virus and backup tools - to break into the computers of consumers, government agencies and businesses.

The change in attack methods spells new headaches for PC users already under siege from hackers and another challenge for tech administrators, according to an annual computer-security study to be released Tuesday.

"Hackers have changed their tactics," says Alan Paller, research director at security firm Sans Institute, which discovered the new wrinkle in attacks and issued an alert. "The bottom line is that security has been set back nearly six years in the past 18 months."

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Katy · Sep 28, 2004

Woe is me... I guess there is no getting away from it... You have to be totallt vigilant all the time.... Can just log on to relax anymore....

rb2d2 · Sep 25, 2004

I agree, Katy. I don't unduly worry about all this crap but I sure am more alert and aware than I have been in the past.

I try to keep good backups of the most important stuff and while they may not be up to the minute they are a lot better than none at all. Thank goodness for a second HDD. Should I lose both HDDs at once it would be a great blow but I would consider it fate and just move on. Not saying I would like it, I would just do it.

sunny