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Along with rogue anti-malware, fake anti-piracy utilities are now also being distributed. Many Internet users download music and other media from the net, while being infected by malware from hacked or rogue websites. These Trojans issue fake copyright warning messages to scare the public - They are advised to take their chances in court, or skip the heavy fines and possible jail time by opting for a ‘pre-trial settlement’. They are then directed via hacked websites to another malware site where computers are further infected and where fake financial ‘settlements’ are solicited, and where banking details are provided to criminals.

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Online Hazard Video’s »

Online Hazard Video’s

SYMANTEC GUIDE TO SCARY INTERNET STUFF This is a 7 part video series created Symantec to highlight some of the most common Internet hazards, security threats and how to avoid them. We start with the sixth video in the series, looking at Denial of Service Attacks and how your computer can become part of a Botnet to spread spam, virusses and to [...]

Rogue Anti-Malware Programs »

Rogue Anti-Malware Programs

Rogue or fake anti-malware programs are increasingly being used by criminals to decrease resistance against their online gangster networks or botnets. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) report, Payment Services (‘online payment processors’) moved into the top position of targeted industry sectors in the first quarter of 2009, [...]

Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New »

Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New Barriers

The Internet has never been more dangerous. Rogue Anti-Virus, Infected Computers and Malicious Code Break New Barriers as Electronic Crime’s Sophistication and Ambition Grow Unchecked! ANTI-PHISHING WORKING GROUP Rogue anti-malware programs are proliferating at an unprecedented rate. In H1, 2009, the number of such programs grew 585 per [...]