Overview of Modern Computer Threats | Total Security Software
Modern viruses are not as scary as their predecessors. Improved protection mechanisms of operating systems often do not allow them to do the same chaos as before (for example, formatting the hard drive). Viruses and fraudulent attacks are now mainly aimed at obtaining financial gain or controlling the user's computer, but not at destroying data. At the same time, to perform the listed tasks, a virus is not always required, often a correctly composed letter or SMS is enough for its recipient to send credit card information or other confidential information to attackers. Most anti-virus signatures contain several million records about various viruses, but no more than 10 different types of attacks constitute a serious threat. Ways to get into the computer First, let's dwell on the very mechanism of the attack. When it comes to phishing or social engineering, messages usually come via chat on social networks, email, or forums. In some cases, cybercriminals can post them with a lin...