Viruses no longer top security threat
Early reports of malware distribution in April show that viruses are swiftly declining as a threat in comparison with other malicious software.
Separate research from Fortinet and Sophos shows that the top viruses were mainly old timers, and that Trojans and spyware are coming to the fore in their place.
Fortinet in particular reported that Adware/BetterInternet was its top threat last month, accounting for nearly one in eight attacks.
"While email worms occupy the top spots, it's clear that Trojans represent by far the most prominent threat to IT security," said Carole Theriault, senior security consultant at Sophos.
