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McAfee has been providing security solutions in the country for many years now and its products have pervaded so many desktops, workstations anc servers that I really do not need to explain wh they are into. But even though you may be aware of the fact that McAfee is the company that “sells anti-virus software” for your desktc or workstation, it does not just stop at that. Kartik Shahani (Director Sales, India & SAARC) explained how the thought process of a company that is totally focused on providing AV solutions has evolved over the years as intrusions have become more sophisticated. Mr Shahani stressed on these changes that have helped make what McAfee is today.
Virus Growth Trend
KS: Initially there was an exploratory phase wherein viruses were pure nuisance value. Thi moved on to create real trouble, usually done by sending mass mails. Now it has taken a serious turn with fi nancial gain as the objectiv Anti-phishing, spyware, adware are all made for fi nancial gain. There are more instances of tools like key loggers that try to gain sensitive information. There are many more avenues to attack because of the kind of devices, which have changed. The number of devices connecting to a network has increased. This results in innovative forms of attacks targetec at these devices (access points).
Earlier, an attack was effective only when involved some sort of interaction. Today, intrusions do not require any interaction at all. Blended attacks-where a Trojan and bot is combined-have increased steadily. These might not even activate on the PC immediatel This has been the scene on the desktop front. It might gradually take on a similar pattern fo the mobile users also.