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Mntsnow
09-20-2004, 11:30 AM
Symantec today released its newest Internet Security Threat Report. The sixth bi-annual report provides analysis and discussion of trends in Internet attacks, vulnerabilities, and malicious code activity for the period of Jan. 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004.

"As this latest Internet Security Threat Report demonstrates, exploits are being created more easily and faster than ever, while attackers are launching more sophisticated attacks for financial gain," said Arthur Wong, vice president, Symantec Security Response and Managed Security Services. "Software vulnerabilities and targeted attacks remain a primary area of concern for organizations and individuals. By publishing a comprehensive and accurate update on Internet threat activity, Symantec is providing the information security community the information needed to effectively secure systems now and in the future."

Key Findings....
http://www.securitypronews.com/news/securitynews/spn-45-20040920SymantecReleasesNewestInternetSecurityThre atReport.html Sorry link gets broken...

a Bill
09-22-2004, 8:28 AM
Can you really take Symantec seriously when they post about security problem reports? They have an interest in keeping people paranoid enough to buy their product. Obviously they are going to want the internet to get worse to keep their profit margins up. Do you really expect them to say "All is hunky dorry, you don't need our product"?