Top 20 fear list unleashed
Network Security · 2004
Government security agencies and the SANs training institute have revealed the top 20 dangerous Internet vulnerabilities of 2004. The flaws are divided up into UNIX and Windows categories and cover severe and prevalent holes. Around 60% of last year's vulnerabilities have still retained their place in the list for 2004. However, new types of technologies such as instant messaging have penetrated the top 20 by opening up new threats. “As Microsoft bundles its instant messenger program with XP, we've seen a big prevalence in IM apps, which opens up new risks,” said Ross Patel, Editor Top-20 2004. “These new technologies have been evolving over the past year and are in the mindset of hackers,” said Gerhard Eschelbeck, CTO Qualys.