Web pages 'pose greater threat than previously thought'

Monday, 18 Feb 2008. Categories: USA

A Google senior software engineer has warned that the internet is a more dangerous place than he had previously suspected.

Neil Provos made his comments through the Google blog, warning that when the search giant examined the world's billions of websites it found that around one in 1,000 is malicious.

Many innocent browsers are at risk as a result of what he dubbed "drive-by downloads" - web pages which infected the visiting computer with malware, he explained.

Although users are more at risk if they browse websites containing adult content, Mr Provos told online resource InfoWorld there is not a huge difference and all web users are at risk.

He added that it is not enough to simply stay away from sleazier web pages, computers need greater protection.

In the blog post, Mr Provos urged: "Good computer hygiene, such as running automatic updates for the operating system and third-party applications, as well as installing anti-virus products goes a long way in protecting your home computer."

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Web pages 'pose greater threat than previously thought'

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