Computer Security Terms Explained
February 14th, 2013
Ever wondered about the difference between a virus, a trojan, and a worm? And just what is a drive-by download? And if my computer is a zombie, will it try to eat my brain? Kim Komando uses everyday language to explain these terms and more, in the linked article.
Link: http://www.komando.com/…
[link]Josh Says:
February 14th, 2013 at 11:42 pm
Seems that 2 predominant ways people sneak onto your machine are Java (in a browser) and PDF’s:
“Kaspersky Lab estimated that last year 50 percent of all website exploitations were due to vulnerabilities in Java. Adobe’s Acrobat Reader accounted for another 28 percent of vulnerabilities.”
http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/01/14/oracle-says-java-is-fixed-feds-maintain-warning/1834355/
[link]Chad Cloman Says:
February 15th, 2013 at 2:30 am
Wow. It appears Flash has managed to lose its #1 position in that list.