Viruses, worms and Trojans is not something that disappears during the coming year. On the contrary, believes security firm Panda Labs.
From January to August in 2008 took Panda as many threats on the network as the company's previous 17 years put together. And the trend will increase when the New-year hangover is gone, 2009 will actually be the hardest year for the security of your computer ever.
It is especially banking Trojans and fake antivirus software you have to be vigilant against in 2009. Banking Trojans designed to steal passwords and account numbers from your bank. The fake antivirus programs try to convince you that your computer has been attacked by hackers and will sell you extended protection, which you obviously do not get something out of, besides empty pockets.
Cyber criminals will be much more than now focus on attacking your computer through social networking services like Facebook or Myspace, where you can lose confidence.
Another area where you have to be vigilant when you are looking for jobs online. Because when unemployment rises as a result of the global economic downturn, there are several jøbsøgere and therefore good opportunities for malware to send away for a job postings.
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