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Most Possible Internet Security Threats for 2009

Computer security threats have been increasing along with the technology growth, and high usage of World Wide Web. Though there are Internet Security Software’s including firewall, antivirus, spyware remover, adware blocker, anti-phishing tools or any other computer security products, still there is a risk if the software is not up-to-date. As there is increase in new threats such as viruses, Trojans and worms which infects a PC fast, before the software providers can get a signature to neutralize it. Once the signature is updated, and the software has got an option of automatic updates, then our computer is safe, as the security threat can be neutralized or even quarantined to make the computer safe and secure from further infections. So it has become an utmost importance for the computer user to be aware and secure while surfing the internet.

The other reason why there is increase in the online theft & easy injection of malware into the computer is because of the increased usage of fake pirated version of software in PC system. If a person uses a pirated version of software, then the risk of virus affecting the system is high, due to lack of periodic updates. So it is always to good spend some $10 to buy a real version of software, instead of losing $100 using a pirated version of software. Coming to the predictions for 2009 the Internet security threats and Vulnerabilities may include

Increase in Phishing attacks (Stealing the Identity online) Also see types of phishing.

Increase in Pharming attacks (Hacking done by redirecting the website traffic to a genuine website to a bogus website)

Increase in Instant Messenger Attacks (The online culprits use to send worm or Trojan, which sends automated messages to the people in address book, when the user is online/offline, and when the receiver opens the instant message, and click the link specified in the message, it will again go the recipients present in their address, like a chain)

Increase in Email Spam (Phishers and Hackers try sending out spam – fake messages attached with some virus, spyware, Keyloggers or Trojan trying to make computer users to fall prey them)

Increase in online pop-up ads (Some companies give free software, along with adware, which notifies the company of what the user is typing or searching in the internet, who inturn send pop-up messages, and promotional materials to the computer user which may make him/her disgusting and who need to be ad aware from such adware’s)

Increase in vulnerability attacks (This may be in any of above said forms. Sometimes the Operation system is vulnerable to attacks, if there is no proper protection)

Increase in other such crimes via online internet gaming, pornography etc.

The above said is the possible internet security threats based on the present scenario. In simple, the present threats will increase in future, pertaining to the development in technology.

Event: Anti-Virus Researchers International Conference

One of the largest Asia-Pacific conference to discuss regarding anti virus and anti malware technologies, is going to be held in New Delhi, India, between 10th and 12th of December 2008. The experts from top antivirus software development companies would be presenting papers related to the future of anti virus, malware protection etc. Moreover the huge internet security software giant’s including F-Secure, K7 Computing, Symantec, Trend Micro, Norman, AVG, Kaspersky would be participating in AVAR 2008.

Some the topics to be presented will include

New Malware, New Environment, New Testing Standards by David M Perry (USA), Global Director of Education, Trend Micro.

Exploiting Anti-virtualization Techniques to Prevent Running of Malware by Andrew Lee, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of K7 Computing (India).

Propagation of Malware Through Compromised Websites: Attack Trends and Countermeasures by S.S. Sarma (India), Scientist ‘D’, CERT-In.

Anti Malware Testing Standards Organization (AMTSO): The Status Right Now by Righard J. Zwienenberg (The Netherlands), Chief Research Officer, Norman. President, AMTSO

Cyber Terrorism by Swanand Dattaram Shinde (India), Software Engineer, Quick Heal Technologies.

To know more about the Association of Anvi-Virus Asia Researchers International conference & sponsors visit: http://www.aavar.org/avar2008/sponsors.htm

Future Trends in Internet Security

Internet is one of tremendous achievement in the recent history since the computer age started. In the beginning, when the internet was structured the commercials were not allowed. But later internet became one of the backbones for industries, shopping, banking sector and for other commercials, which resulted in high business and at the same time paved way for cyber crimes. Though in earlier days the rates of cyber crimes were less, now the advancement in computer software technology has substantially increased the online crimes causing serious cyber security threats. Now internet network is one of the most importantly considered infrastructures for commercials globally, if this is not secured properly, not only ecommerce is at risk but also the life of humans can also be at stake. That means the future is at risk without security.

Drawbacks of Unsecure Internet
An Unsecure internet is like a human without dress. So if internet is not secured then any one can trespass to connect to your computer over internet and steal your information. So internet security has become a greater challenge for both personal and commercial use. If a computer connected to internet is not secured, then it is vulnerable to multiple attacks which include packet sniffing, phishing, TCP / IP hijacking & Spoofing, redirecting the router and other such kind of active attacks. So a proper and secure infrastructure can alone prevent such kind of active attacks.

How to secure the internet from Vulnerability?
By analysing the past and present trends in the internet security, the experts have come with a new scenario about the future of internet security. The scenario when overlooked would be simple to read but it’s difficult to implement, unless and until, we people (internet users) are aware about it. The future IT trend will give the solutions that provide additional layer of security to the computer and internet. The recent IT trend is focused mostly on the future security measures which may include

1.) Website Security – Secure Sockets Layer, Web Internet Protocol (IP) Security

2.) Web Application Security - Web penetration testing, Denial of Service attack, Web Server Firewall, Protection for programming languages used in websites e.g. java, html etc used for designing the website.

3.) Desktop Security – Internet security suite, Firewall, Antivirus, Anti Spyware, Anti – Malware, Adware protection, Vulnerability Analyzer, Security based PC Utilities, Anti Spam including PGP / Smime e-mail

4.) Infrastructure Development for Enterprises – Biometric Authentication, Smart cards, Access Control

5.) Implementation of ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Model in Organisations

6.) Wi-fi or Wireless Security

Technically speaking, there are lot of confusions of what layer of security is required, or which kind of certificate is appropriate for PKI – Public key infrastructure, those suites globally and so on. Also the security measures that needs to be considered for extranets and intranets, which leads to a question of authentication level. So when a proper analysis is being made for security verticals including wire-less communications will provide a solution with key advantages. So for the base of website security the encryption and decryption level needs to be suggested by cryptographic experts. When it comes to computer security, it’s the effective desktop security solution that needs to prevent / protect an unauthorized access. This is because if the computer is vulnerable only there would be an unauthorized access, so if a comprehensive internet security suite is being installed in the computer, it works as a guard to the computer, prevent such vulnerable attacks and more over defending and shielding the computer from malicious attacks.

Though the government and internet councils has been trying to regulate the law of encrypted internet still it’s a very difficult task for them, due to lack of awareness. So once the awareness is being created, then we can assure that the future is secure. From present to future these changes will happen gradually from tiny to complex security. If any organisation wants to monopolize their security applications, then we are not getting the better security solution. The reason is more the competition is; better the product would be. So let’s welcome competition.

- Yuvaraj

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Top 10 Reasons to have an Internet Security Suite

There might be thousands of reasons to use internet, but I would like to tell the top 10 reasons, to why you should have an internet security suite installed in your computer.

1. To safeguard yourself from hackers and phishers
2. To protect your identity and confidential information
3. To stop viruses, Trojans, Keyloggers, spyware and other malicious program running in your computer
4. To manage and prevent buffer overflow attacks
5. Parental and Privacy control
6. To stop unauthorized intruder accessing your computer
7. To avoid unwanted system crashes happening due to changes in the systems security settings
8. To prevent yourself from unwanted network, web-access and email traffic
9. Web Content-Filtering
10. For you to have COMPLETE PEACE OF :)
- Yuvaraj
www.k7computing.com

Types of Phishing Methods, How to report Phishing attacks?

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Endpoint Security PC Protection – Anti Virus, Anti-Spyware, Firewall –Intrusion Prevention, Anti Malware Software Program

What is End-Point Security?

End-Point Security is the measures that are being taken to access the risks at endpoints and protect them. In simple words, endpoint security is the security implementation methods concerned to prevent and protect the network, which include the Enterprise firewall systems, client antivirus with anti malware software program, spyware detection and removal tools to prevent intrusions (Access Control) and delete i.e. quarantine the unwanted programs such as viruses, worms, Trojans, malware, spyware, adware and other hacking tools trying to get unauthorised access to the computer. An effective Endpoint Security system monitors the risks, takes the necessary security measures and also has a reporting system to provide the results of the security measures taken by the end-point security system (Firewall, Antivirus, or internet security suite) through log files, which would be used by the management and administration, to make more effective build.

What is the benefit of using an Endpoint Security System?
The security threats and vulnerabilities are always in an increasing rate day-to-day. So it has become essential to protect the WAN (Wide Area Network) and LAN (Local Area Network) Endpoints. So an Effective Endpoint Security if implemented maintains a safe productivity level and helps the businesses to improve their business results by preventing losses that occur due to vulnerability and security incidents happening over the computer network.

What are the current security threats and vulnerabilities?
New types of internet security threats are emerging on a regular basis, which makes our computer vulnerable to hacker attacks. The vulnerabilities include buffer overflow attacks, key-loggers (Key Stroke Loggers), spam emails, email worms, zombies, Trojan horses, DDOS Zombies host, spyware, adware’s, malware and so on. Also nowadays many of these types of vulnerabilities and threats are being injected into the computer, when a user downloads a free software, or gaming, or porn websites, and even via unsecure emails, which causes disruptions to the endpoints. Since most of the business transactions are being transmitted over the network, the endpoints have now become the primary target to phishers and hackers. So the enterprises needs to confront for the endpoint security systems to secure the core business related materials and confidential information. Click to view the current internet security threats and vulnerabilities.

Endpoint Security System – What does it consist of?
An Endpoint security System tools include Client Antivirus, Firewall – Host intrusion prevention system, Anti-Spam with Email Scanners, Anti-Spyware removal tool, adware blocker tools, root-kit prevention, anti-Keyloggers programs, endpoint vulnerability assessment tools, patch management remediation programs, client remote access (IPSec VPN , SSL VPN ie. Secure Sockets Layers Virtual Private Network), Regulatory Compliance, Endpoint management and policy enforcement, host detection and compliance, endpoint policy development and communications, Reporting and logging security threats and vulnerabilities, and action taken to prevent them.

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