Trend With Web Site Attacks

Web site attacks are going the same route as malware. In early days computer viruses mostly did something fun or just destructed some or all of your data (mostly without any obvious reason). Now they are used to earn money - spam, cyber extortions etc. Most of modern malware is staying stealth to not interfere with normal computer operation and avoid detection.

Same is true for latest web site breaches - attackers just slightly modify legitimate web sites to spread malware to their audience.

SecurityFocus: Attackers favor compromise over creation
SecurityFocus: Legitimate sites serving up stealthy attacks
PCWorld: 10,000 Web Sites Rigged with Advanced Hack Attack