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Viruses & Risks

Symantec Internet Threat Meter
No significant threats.
Users are advised to use basic caution when handling emails. Although no noteworthy email is currently circulating, many malicious emails continue to be distributed on a daily basis.
Microsoft Works 7 exploit in the wild
An exploit for the Microsoft Works 7 'WkImgSrv.dll' ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (BID 28820) has been observed in the wild. Please ensure that antivirus software is up to date. >Microsoft Works 7 'WkImgSrv.dll' ActiveX Control R
No significant threats
Users are advised to use basic caution when carrying out activities using instant messengers. Although no noteworthy attacks are being carried out, instant messengers remain a popular means of attack.
No significant threats
Users are advised to use basic caution when carrying out activities using peer-to-peer applications. Although no noteworthy attacks are being carried out, peer-to-peer protocols remain a popular means of attack.

How They Attack

Threats today have become more complicated. They tend to use multiple vectors to spread, thus increasing their chances of infection. Once on the system, these threats tend to show little to no symptoms so they can survive undetected.
vulnerabilities spyware spam malware phishing
Vulnerabilities Spyware Spam Malware Phishing

What is Cybercrime?

Over the last 18 months, an ominous change has swept across the Internet. The tools driving the new attacks and fueling the blackmarket are crimeware - bots, Trojan horses, and spyware.

Cybercrime Stories

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