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Crooks attempt to bypass security software

Last month saw cyber crooks increase their efforts to expose users to online threats by attempting to compromise their internet security by bypassing protective software, an expert has said.

Cyber crooks launched back doors and trojans capable of stealing personal information, both of which increased from 13 per cent of all web malware blocks in October, to 30 per cent in November, according to ScanSafe.

The firm's Global Threat Report also says that the rate of zero-day malware blocks rose from 16 per cent in October to 26 per cent last month.

"Throughout November, attackers were more intent than ever on ensuring the malware they used would bypass traditional security measures," said Mary Landesman, senior security researcher at ScanSafe.

"Given the dynamic and costly nature of today's Web threats, real-time scanning of Web traffic before it reaches the enterprise is more essential than ever."

Internet security experts recommend having adequate anti-virus and firewall protection to keep out malware threats.

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