Cybergangs embracing crimeware over social engineering

[ShyWriter]

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Cybergangs embracing crimeware over social engineering

Posted on 01 February 2013.

The APWG reports that there was a constant decline in the number of traditional phishing websites through September 2012, counterfeits usually impersonating well-known financial services companies or other brands.

This is a return to historical levels after a period of especially high activity, pointing up an increase in crimeware-based attacks.

The APWG received reports of 30,955 unique phishing sites in July -- 24 percent lower than the all-time high of 40,621 reports recorded in August 2009.

The number of unique phishing e-mail reports (campaigns) received by APWG from consumers dropped from 33,464 in May to 21,684 in September, a decline of 35 percent. (More...)

More at: http://www.net-security.org/secworld.php?id=14343

Steve

[CWB]

this then begs the question : oh , what fresh hell is next ?

[ShyWriter]

this then begs the question : oh , what fresh hell is next ?

Plenty more coming Larry..

Steve