[HIB]Adobe Reader & IE Cause Highest Number of Vulnerabilities

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According to a report released by M86 Security Labs on July 14, 2010, the most exploited vulnerabilities are usually related to Internet Explorer and Adobe Reader, but the rising target for exploitation is Java, as reported by cnet news on July 14, 2010.The lab in its recent security report for January-June 2010 has stated that out of the 15 most exploited vulnerabilities used by hackers to propagate malware, four were related to Adobe Reader and five to Internet Explorer.This trend has recently emerged as cyber criminals search for new methods to minimize the efficiency of several security controls. The report also highlighted other top 15 vulnerabilities, which affected Real Player, Microsoft DirectShow, Microsoft Access Snapshot Viewer, AOL SuperBuddy and SSreader.

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