PREDIKSIYON SA 2010 NG MGA RUSSO

Dahil bagong taon madaming nagbibigay ng mga predictions. Isa sa mga nagbigay ay ang Kaspersky. Ang Russong kumpanya na gumagawa ng isa sa mga sikat na Anti-Virus sa mundo. Ayon sa kanila ay ito ang mga mangyayari pagdating sa laban sa mga Cyberthreat pagdating ngayong 2010.

Noong nakaraang taon ang hula ng Kaspersky ay magkakaroon ng pagtaas sa pangmundong epidemiya pagdating sa malisyosong software at nagkatotoo ito sa paglabas ng mga sopistikadong program na may rootkit functionality, mga web attack, botnets, SMS fraud, mga atake sa social networks, at ang Conficker na virus.

Sa pagdating ng 2010, ang mga tagapagsaliksik at tagapagsuri ng Laboratoryo ng Kaspersky ay naglabas ng anim na prediksiyon kung ano ang siyang magiging pinakamalalaking banta at ang pinakabagong magiging paraan ng atake.

Heto sila:

1. A rise in attacks originating from file sharing networks. This year, we will see a shift in the types of attacks on users, from attacks via websites and applications toward attacks originating from file sharing networks.

2. An increase in mass malware epidemics via P2P networks. In 2009 a series of mass malware epidemics has been “supported” by malicious files that are spread via file sharing networks. This method has been used to spread notorious threats such as TDSS and Virut as well as the first backdoor for Mac OS X. In 2010, we expect to see a significant increase in these types of incidents on P2P networks.

3. Continuous competition for traffic from cybercriminals. The modern cybercriminal world is making more and more of an effort to legalize itself and there are lots of ways to earn money online using the huge amount of traffic that can be generated by botnets. In the future, we foresee the emergence of more "grey" schemes in the botnet services market. These so-called "partner programs" enable botnet owners to make a profit from activities such as sending spam, performing denial of service (DoS) attacks or distributing malware without committing an explicit crime.

4. A decline in fake anti-virus programs. The decline in gaming Trojans witnessed in 2009 is likely to be repeated for fake anti-virus programs in 2010. Conficker installed a rogue anti-virus program on infected computers. The fake anti-virus market has now been saturated and the profits for cybercriminals have fallen. Additionally, this kind of activity is now being closely monitored by both IT security companies and law enforcement agencies, making it increasingly difficult to distribute fake anti-virus programs.

5. An interest in attacking Google Wave. When it comes to attacks on web services, Google Wave looks like it will be making all the headlines in 2010. Attacks on this new Google service will no doubt follow the usual pattern: first, the sending of spam, followed by phishing attacks, then the exploiting of vulnerabilities and the spreading of malware.

6. An increase in attacks on iPhone and Android mobile platforms. 2010 promises to be a difficult time for iPhone and Android users. The first malicious programs for these mobile platforms appeared in 2009, a sure sign that they have aroused the interest of cybercriminals. The only iPhone users currently at risk are those with compromised devices; however the same is not true for Android users who are all vulnerable to attack. The increasing popularity of mobile phones running the Android OS combined with a lack of effective checks to ensure third-party software applications are secure, will lead to a number of high-profile malware outbreaks.

Dagdag ni Roel Schouwenberg, Senior Malware Researcher sa Kaspersky Lab “Malware will continue to further its sophistication in 2010 with specific malware families requiring significant resources from anti-malware companies to adequately fight them." Sabi din niya na “Third party program vulnerabilities will continue to be the target of choice by cybercriminals with Adobe continuing to be the main target. And finally I believe that with the introduction of real-time search, black hat SEO and social networks will become an even bigger focus of cybercriminals.”

TEASER MULA SA LENOVO

Nagpadala ng isang teaser ang Lenovo bago matapos ang taon. Subaybayan na lang nating lahat kung ano ito next year. Isang Manigong Bagong Taon sa inyong lahat.

SHOPPING TIPS MULA SA MEGALINK

Napagusapan na din lang, heto ang ilang shopping tips mula sa Megalink:

1. Plan big expenses ahead. Take a tip from Santa and check your list twice. The to-do list, guest list, gift list and menu will all have a corresponding budget that you should prepare for.

2. Check due dates for bills payment and settle them before the holiday starts. Be a step ahead and pay for bills early. Bills payment for utilities, credit cards, insurance premiums and even tuition fees are accepted at MegaLink ATMs.

3. Use MegaLink POS services for cashless shopping. Your MegaLink ATM card can be used for payments in supermarkets, groceries, department stores and other merchant establishments with MegaLink POS terminals. Purchases will automatically be debited from your account. Just look for the MegaLink Logo to identify participating merchant establishments.

4. Know the contact details of your bank. MegaLink member banks have ATM monitoring teams or ATM hotlines that are ready to extend customer support. Get your bank’s holiday schedule and contact details. You should also have your card and account number on hand when making inquiries. It is highly recommended that you only ask for assistance from bank personnel on ATM related inquiries.

5. Secure your PIN. It’s been said before but never done enough. Memorize your personal identification number for ATM transactions and keep it safe. Many unauthorized transactions are preventable by securing your PIN.

6. Use fund transfer. MegaLink ATMs can enable cardholders to transfer money in real time to accounts in other accredited MegaLink banks. In a MegaLink ATM, choose ‘Other Services’ then ‘Funds Transfer’ and follow the directions on the ATM screen.

Spend a worry-free Christmas season by keeping these holiday tips in mind. MegaLink members have undertaken activities to ensure that cardholders can transact conveniently at the ATMs. These include ensuring that sufficient cash is loaded at the ATM; having on-call bank personnel to load cash to ATMs; and monitoring and servicing of ATMs during the holidays.