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Rubrik: Virenwarnung/Statistiken Central
Command: Top 12 - Computer Viruses For November 2003 Virus
writers inspired by financial gain; Worm/MiMail family account for over half
of list (15.12.03)
- Central Command released its monthly listing of the top twelve viruses
reported for November, 2003. The report, coined the "Dirty Dozen",
is based on the number of virus occurrences confirmed through Central
Command's Emergency Virus Response Team.
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The table below represents the most prevalent viruses for November
2003, number one being the most frequent. 1. Worm/Gibe.C 19.2% 2. Worm/Sober 18.6% 3. Worm/Klez.E 7.7% 4. Worm/MiMail.G 7.0% 5. Worm/MiMail.C 6.4% 6. Worm/Hawawi.G 4.7% 7. Worm/MiMail.I 4.5% 8. Worm/MiMail.J 3.9% 9. Worm/MiMail.H 3.8% 10. Worm/Bugbear.B 2.4% 11. Worm/Nachi.A 1.8% 12.
Worm/MiMail.A 1.6% Others 18.4% "Despite
Worm/Gibe.C topping the chart, the Worm/MiMail family dominated the
list," said Steven Sundermeier, Vice President of Products and Services
at Central Command, Inc. The
Worm/MiMail family occupied six of the twelve positions and accounted for
27.2 Percent of all confirmed virus occurrences. "As is the case with
Worm/MiMail.I and Worm/MiMail.J, we are beginning to see the emerging pattern
of writing computer viruses for financial gain. This increasing trend can
have a serious effect on users, beyond the normal risk of computer
corruption, by destroying their livelihood. Confidential information such as
credit card and bank account information is regularly sought." Vexira
Antivirus has been updated for 1011 different viruses, worms and other
malicious applications during the month of November 2003. The product starts
at 34.95 Dollar, and a free 30-day trial version may be downloaded from www.centralcommand.com or obtained
by contacting Central Command at (001-330) 723-2062. (ma) Central
Command Contact:
Steven Sundermeier Tel.
(001- 330) 723 2062 x204, Fax
(001-330) 722 6517 E-Mail: ssundermeier@centralcommand.com |
