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As another year draws to a close, few can have failed to notice the plagues of malicious software, floods of fraudulent emails and the generally increased pestilence of our online world, marking out 2007 as one of the most remarkable in the history of malware. As you read this report, bear in mind that the information is not only limited to ESET’s own unique view, but also reflects what has happened globally over the past twelve months. As with stocks and shares, past threat trends are not a sure predictor of future developments: however, we can be certain of one thing. Although the threats may change and new ones will appear, there will continue to be malicious software threats as long as there are computers to attack and exploit, and computer users to fall victim. Furthermore, as more platforms become mainstream, they will inevitably be used as a medium for exploitation. Read this paper to learn more about the top malware threats in 2007. |