Along with that, the number of attacks simultaneously started on many different networks has also reached a higher number than any previous time. FaceTime calls this 'multi-channel spread' - that is, simultaneous attacks on IM and P2P systems - 23 times more than normal in the past year.
' The number of threats to multi-network P2P attacks and IM channels is a testament to the need for a clearer direction in managing these threats ,' said Tyler Wells, research director. by FaceTime, said.
The attacks on IM networks in the early part of 2006 were not equal to the same period in 2005 - only 5% of the total number of attacks, while the figure for 2005 was 16%. AOL is the most vulnerable instant messaging network.
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Network attacks IM and P2P increased by 700%
The number of attacks via instant messaging (IM) networks and peer-to-peer file-sharing networks (P2P) has increased significantly in the late 2005 period. This is the conclusion of a security firm. The password was released on April 10.
This is the conclusion of a security firm that issued on April 10.
In parallel with the strong increase in quantity, the 'quality' of attacks is also becoming more and more complicated. The more dangerous attacks are, the more complex and unpredictable.
The statistics of FaceTime Communications show that the number of dangerous software attacks through IM networks and P2P peer-to-peer networks in the first quarter of 2006 has increased by more than 700% compared to the fourth quarter of 2005. .
Although the number of attack threats targeting attacks through public IM networks such as Yahoo, MSN and AOL is quite stable compared to the last three months of 2005, but the complexity of the attacks This work has increased significantly.
Update 12 December 2018
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