. The security company ESET presented its report on computer threats, and the Conficker worm is one year old and continues to top the list of the most widespread malicious codes of 2009.This worm started its spread by taking advantage of a critical Microsoft Windows vulnerability (later fixed by means of a patch); however, it was including new methods of infection through shared resources, P2P networks and the use of removable devices in USB port.
The INF/Autorun retains the second place with 7.8% of total detections. This malware is used to execute and propose actions automatically when an external media, such as a CD, DVD or USB device, is read by the computer.
During the last months, in addition, different types of attack were perceived as intended for the iPhone mobile device altered with the Jailbreak application, which allows the installation of software developed by third parties.
