Microsoft Security Intelligence Report

The latest Security Intelligence Report includes a detailed examination of the threat ecosystem and the evolution of threats and countermeasures. With a focus on "Botnets" the paper describes the various parties involved in creating and distributing malware and potentially unwanted software, explaining key techniques and technologies used to attack and compromise users, and giving insight into the underground economy behind many of these attacks, the paper aims to give the reader a unique perspective on the threat ecosystem in action.