Move over Java: drive-by attacks exploiting Microsoft Silverlight on the rise
Java takes a regular beating for its frequent exploits , and it's not uncommon for people to complain Java is inherently insecure , or an unacceptable risk for secure computing platforms. Well, good thing there's Microsoft Silverlight to lend a hand, then! Recent investigation now shows a rise in drive-by attacks exploiting Microsoft Silverlight . From the article:
[Ed. note: I for one propose a framework that will eliminate all such attacks: how about we eliminate graphics and video formats totally, and go back to green screen ASCII text over a serial connection ?]
The number of drive-by malware attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in Microsoft's Silverlight application framework may be surpassing those that abuse Oracle's Java framework, according to a recent analysis of one popular hack-by-numbers tool kit. Since April 23, the Angler exploit kit has shown a significant uptick in attacks that target Silverlight users, according to a blog post published Monday by Levi Gundert, technical lead in Cisco Systems' threat research group.The original Cisco piece can be read here .
[Ed. note: I for one propose a framework that will eliminate all such attacks: how about we eliminate graphics and video formats totally, and go back to green screen ASCII text over a serial connection ?]