Paul Stanway Jr
07-27-2005, 07:58 PM
Antivirus insecurity at Black Hat confab
By Joris Evers
CNET News.com
Experts are warning that the popularity of antivirus software could turn the defensive measure into a security risk.
The technology is commonly installed on PCs, servers, network gateways and mobile devices. As it becomes more widespread, the more attractive a target it becomes for cybercriminals, said researchers at Internet Security Systems.
Read more at http://news.zdnet.com/Antivirus+insecurity+at+Black+Hat+confab/2100-1009_22-5805750.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn
By Joris Evers
CNET News.com
Experts are warning that the popularity of antivirus software could turn the defensive measure into a security risk.
The technology is commonly installed on PCs, servers, network gateways and mobile devices. As it becomes more widespread, the more attractive a target it becomes for cybercriminals, said researchers at Internet Security Systems.
Read more at http://news.zdnet.com/Antivirus+insecurity+at+Black+Hat+confab/2100-1009_22-5805750.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=zdnn