As if IT managers didn't have enough security headaches, the rise of Web site-based intrusions has risen over the last year, with aggressive cookies and pop-up-spawned spyware leading the charge. Products like the Gator password manager utility are reported to include a Web-user monitoring component, which may even cause Web browsers to crash or behave erratically.. . .. As if IT managers didn't have enough security headaches, the rise of Web site-based intrusions has risen over the last year, with aggressive cookies and pop-up-spawned spyware leading the charge. Products like the Gator password manager utility are reported to include a Web-user monitoring component, which may even cause Web browsers to crash or behave erratically. Those aren't the only problems. Hackers also can take advantage of poorly coded Web site software--including unencrypted cookies, shopping carts, or vulnerable CGI scripts--to invade users' computers. Over the horizon, peer-to-peer sharing products like Kazaa are looking to hijack users' CPUs. The link for this article located at Techweb is no longer available. . The emergence of web-based attacks presents fresh hurdles for IT administrators, fueled by relentless tracking cookies and malicious software.. Web Security, Cookie Risks, Spyware Challenges, IT Management, Online Intrusions. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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