US Responsible For the Majority of Cyber Attacks 205
Amber G5 writes "SecureWorks published the locations of the computers from which the greatest number of cyber attacks were attempted against its clients in 2008. The United States topped the list with 20.6 million attempted attacks originating from computers within the country, and China ran second with 7.7 million attempted attacks emanating from computers within its borders. This was followed by Brazil with over 166,987 attempted attacks, South Korea with 162,289, Poland with 153,205, Japan with 142,346, Russia with 130,572, Taiwan with 124,997, Germany with 110,493, and Canada with 107,483."
Yeah! (Score:5, Funny)
Damn Windows Lusers! (Score:2, Funny)
Leaving their broadband-connected computers 24-7!
Woot! (Score:5, Funny)
We're #1!
We're #1!
I'm sure the bulk of it is just that we have more computers. I'd have thought Japan would have been higher though, if that were the primary factor, so maybe not.
Number One! (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Damn Windows Lusers! (Score:3, Funny)
well I'm a windows user that leaves my broadband connected computer up 24-7, and I guarantee none of my boxes are causing the attacks. Except for when I'm the one doing the attacking. Er, uhm, nevermind...
That just means US has the most hijacked systems! (Score:4, Funny)
China (Score:1, Funny)
Did you know Canada has its CIA? No? Exactly. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Within the U.S. (Score:4, Funny)
We should fight them over there so we don't have to fight them over here!
We could also just send Sarah Palin over to Russia and ask them nicely to stop. After all, she can see it from her house, she already said she would cross a sovereign nations' borders without permission if necessary, and apparently she's ready to engage on foreign policy and relations.
Re:Damn Windows Lusers! (Score:1, Funny)
Re:redirection (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Yeah! (Score:-1, Funny)
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It's obvious (Score:2, Funny)
2 out of 3 US hackers choose SecureWorks clients. Remember, discerning hackers choose SecureWorks.
Re:More in US than Reported (Score:1, Funny)
Let's cut it off at its heart! Or rather, let's cut out its heart! It's a witch! Burn it!
Re:Woot! (Score:3, Funny)
Full Disclosure: I work for Akamai.
ok now we just need your passwords.
Responsible for the Majority of Cyber Attacks ... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Murder vs. Littering (Score:2, Funny)
That second place just sounds like it has some healthy anti-littering vigilantism.
Re:Within the U.S. (Score:1, Funny)
Wouldn't you rather send Palin's daughter? She's already proven she has diplomatic skills.