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You are here: News > News > Additional installment in “Twilight” saga may intensify attacks
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| » 06 June 2010 |
| Additional installment in “Twilight” saga may intensify attacks |
According to some of the security researchers, eruption of several online attacks caused by malicious applications is very much possible with the distribution of the newest episode of the well-loved romance, the “Twilight” series.
Popular books may be affected
As cautioned by the manufacturers of computer security devices PC Tools, people should stay on guard during the time when the book “The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner”, the new creation from the admired author of the vampire novels Stephenie Meyer, is being initially circulated within the market. And, as planned, there will be a digital version of this novel that will be distributed online on the 7th of June.
Spreading infection is possible with a good vehicle
The corporation said that people should be on close watch when the newest addition in Meyer’s “Twilight” series has been released. This book may be launched as a PDF file and that a damaging JavaScript code might be inserted in it with the use of malware writers. Hence, the computer systems of the “Twilight” fans may perhaps be compromised using harmful malicious software.
Aside from the fans of this trendy vampire romance series of novels, Eager admirers who are in search for sneak peeks are most likely set as targets by the online criminals as well.
Rising in numbers of infected e-books was observed
Figures showed that there is an actual raise in the number of infected e-book files being distributed in the web, according to PC Tools. The reason behind this is probably the development of reader tablets and also the instruments that are being utilized in order to open digital titles.
Anticipate for a wider scope of attack
Based on PC Tools’ statement, online search engines are potential targets for vicious criminals as well. This can be used by the hackers in order to affect computers of the users using the destructive malicious applications and other latest threats in the web.
As a safety precaution, the company advised the users that they download a copy of this new book from dependable supplier of digital titles only. It will be helpful if one will take time scanning the downloaded file before opening it. The users should also be on guard with a fake e-book that comes in the form of an executable file.
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