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The Ghost in the Browser Analysis of Web-Based Malware

Source: Google
Date: January 2008
Type: White Paper
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Overview: This paper published by Google gives an overview of the current state of malware on the web. This evaluation is based on Internet-wide measurements conducted over a period of twelve months starting March 2006. These results reveal several attack strategies. It also discusses how different types of content control allow adversaries to place exploits on third party web servers and show different techniques for exploiting web browsers and gaining control over a user’s computer.


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