Lenny Zeltser on Information Security: The Use of the Modern Social Web by Malicious Software

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19 July, 2011
by lennyzeltser

Malicious software thrives in the richness of the social web ecosystem, which incorporates mobile devices, reliable networks, powerful browsers and sociable users. Modern malware is programmed to take full advantage of these elements, which are especially potent in the context of social media and social networking websites. As the result, we’re seeing malware exhibit the following characteristics:

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