Cybercriminals continue to target major news stories and global events such as the recent release of Windows 7 and the FIFA World Cup.
Thousands of Windows 7 builds downloaded on Torrent and P2P sharing sites contain a malicious Trojan designed to target your personal information and has the potential to cause system failure and result in identity theft or financial loss for the end user.
Also, phishing attacks are targeting the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Tournament and there’s evidence to suggest that the FIFA related attacks will continue to escalate, as demonstrated during the previous FIFA World Cup when related phishing attacks jumped by 40%.
What you should do to help protect yourself:
- Only purchase/download products from trusted sources
- If you’ve downloaded Windows 7 from a torrent site, you should use your security software to run a comprehensive scan of your computer to check for Trojans and other threats.
- If you’re not already protected, look for reputable award-winning software such as Spyware Doctor with AntiVirus or Zone Alarm Security Suite and ensure you apply security updates regularly.
- Avoid clicking on links sent to you via emails and instant messages even if they appear to be sent from a known or reputable source.
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