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Submitted by: Bill Hickey
NCVA List Master

NRT-0306 Hack Attacks Increasing on US Utilities:

Hack attacks targeting US utilities have almost doubled this year, SecureWorks has warned. The company estimated that it blocked an average of 49 attacks per utility client every day from January to April 2007. But this increased to an average of 93 per day between May and September. Some of the most prominent malware using these tactics include the Gozi, Prg, Storm, and BBS/IRS Trojans, according to SecureWorks. The company encourages utility providers to protect themselves and their employees more adequately by implementing strong internet usage policies for employees, and checking for software updates frequently. Companies should also educate employees on the latest social engineering tactics so that they are aware of the dangers and how to avoid them.

(PC Authority 09OCT07)

Last Modified: Saturday, 27-Oct-2007 18:35:24 EDT