Security Threat Report: July 2009 update

Overview

2009 has proven malware attacks are continuing to broaden. While the number of web-based attacks outweighs the attacks through email, financially-motivated cybercriminals are turning their attention to Web 2.0 and social networking platforms such as Facebook and Twitter and alternative programs and tools such as Adobe Flash and PDFs. This security threat report examines the malware trends that emerged during the first half of 2009, and explains how businesses can defend against them.