Virus authors suffering from writer's block

Vikingod · Aug 8, 2007, 05:12 PM

Source: PC Pro
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Virus authors are suffering from writer's block. Kaspersky Lab says in its latest report that new ideas and types of threat are conspicuous by their absence. But, the security firm warns, that is no reason to be complacent.

Cyber criminals are moving to assembly-line production of malware, where they simply re-package existing Trojans to bypass security software, the firm claims. "Virus writers are pretty much relying on tried and tested techniques," says David Emm, senior technology consultant at Kaspersky. "Why? Because it works. They'll take the path of least resistance."

Aug 8, 2007, 05:12 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,187 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	Virus authors suffering from writer's block Source: PC Pro ______________ Virus authors are suffering from writer's block. Kaspersky Lab says in its latest report that new ideas and types of threat are conspicuous by their absence. But, the security firm warns, that is no reason to be complacent. Cyber criminals are moving to assembly-line production of malware, where they simply re-package existing Trojans to bypass security software, the firm claims. "Virus writers are pretty much relying on tried and tested techniques," says David Emm, senior technology consultant at Kaspersky. "Why? Because it works. They'll take the path of least resistance." __________________ *How You Can Help DriverHeaven By Using Digg*