So far, a banner year for attacks
The general consensus that Windows is the main target is bolstered by a soon-to-be released study by Santa Cruz, Calif.-based research firm Evans Data. More than 90% of Linux users who were surveyed said their systems have never been attacked, and several suggested they switched over from Windows because of increased vulnerabilities.
"It's been a dangerous year," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos. "We've seen more viruses, they're spreading faster and they are leaving backdoor Trojans behind that are used for future attacks. Hackers understand the value of having an army of zombie PC's and that's what they're working towards."
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