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Windows trojan horses outnumber viri and worms 4 to 1
Anti-virus maker Sophos recently released its 2007 Security Threat Report, a State of The Union for desktop security issues which, given a full read-through makes you shudder to think of the malware and nasties your PC could run afoul of any given time. According to the report, Windows Trojans, which sometimes go undetected for long periods of time, outnumber viruses and worms by a factor of 4 to 1. Making matters worse, some malware purveyors are becoming ever-more sneaky with the ways in which they trick users. The report explains, "[Trojan writers] continue to place traditional spyware code on individual computers. However, they are also moving strongly towards a new method in which they spam out emails offering, for example, a plug-in to view videos or pornography or even offering free bogus security applications. "
I've received several trojan emails recently posing as bogus greeting cards from unnamed acquaintances but, being a jaded computer user, I'm not easily misled. With little imagination however, It's pretty easy to see how a less savvy user could be duped into inadvertently installing a trojan of doom. Like a bad one night stand, it only takes a single mistake to find yourself in the throes with some nasty creatures. It's a chilling reminder to stay vigilant and frequently run your anti-virus software of choice.
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Subscribe to commentsGilJan 24th 2007 10:57AM
Please please please stop with the "virii" thing.
(even if you want to use it it's with double "i" at the end)
It's a stupid error that is propagating itself in our society. The plural of "virus" is "viruses". No other!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virii
Grant RobertsonJan 24th 2007 11:02AM
I would consider my usage valid, as it was intended in the third form as outlined in the excerpt from Wiki below...
Your pedantic powers of correction are strong. As the kids would say, you are in muh dic7i0n4ry, pwning my w0rds.
From the wiki entry:
Their occurrence can be variously attributed to hypercorrection formed by analogy to Latin plurals such as radii; idiosyncratic use as jargon among a group, such as computer hackers; and deliberate word play, such as on BBSs (see, e.g.: leet).
In seriousness though, correction noted. Thanks for the heads up.
EngadgetSucksJan 24th 2007 4:41PM
STFU, it's viruses, pedant. And don't even dream of citing Wikipedia in a dispute over grammar or word forms. That's like asking for career advice outside a methadone clinic.