Recent research from security technology company McAfee found that around 55,000 new forms of malware were created every day in the first half of 2010, meaning approxiamately ten million were produced over the six-month period.
McAfee director of security Greg Day admitted that many of the new infections could be described as 'duplications' of previous viruses, but claimed that the cybercriminals will continue to look for new ways to attack computer systems.
He explained cybercriminals rely on new forms of malware to generate their revenue, while terrorists are starting to investigate ways they can use them to disrupt society.
'There is unfortunately a very strong interest to keep developing new sophisticated techniques to be successful,' the expert commented.
Mr Day added that the more reliant on IT society becomes, the greater the attraction for those who can profit from viruses.
McAfee director of security Greg Day admitted that many of the new infections could be described as 'duplications' of previous viruses, but claimed that the cybercriminals will continue to look for new ways to attack computer systems.
He explained cybercriminals rely on new forms of malware to generate their revenue, while terrorists are starting to investigate ways they can use them to disrupt society.
'There is unfortunately a very strong interest to keep developing new sophisticated techniques to be successful,' the expert commented.
Mr Day added that the more reliant on IT society becomes, the greater the attraction for those who can profit from viruses.
