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McAfee warns of rapidly increasing malware threats
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Thursday July 23, 2009
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Thursday July 23, 2009
McAfee's Avert Labs has noticed an alarming trend. The amount of malware cataloged in the first half of 2009 has tripled the number for the same period in 2008.
Malware is any "malicious software" designed to damage computers or steal information
. This upward trend ofmalware online
shows once again that users need to be vigilant to ensure they don't become a victim.Download this episode now
Quicktime Show Notes
- In the first half of 2009 McAfee has cataloged 1.2 million pieces of malware, triple for the same period in 2008.
- Alarming trends reveal:
- 30 to 40 percent of all password stealing Trojans focus on gaming and
virtual worlds.
- 80 percent of all banking emails are fraudulent!
- The average loss per victim from phishing is $866.00
- It's more important than ever to make sure your protection is on and up-to-date.
- Alarming trends reveal:
- 30 to 40 percent of all password stealing Trojans focus on gaming and
virtual worlds.
- 80 percent of all banking emails are fraudulent!
- The average loss per victim from phishing is $866.00
- It's more important than ever to make sure your protection is on and up-to-date.
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