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The Riskiest Search Terms On The Internet

Some of the riskiest searches on the Internet currently have to do with finding items for free, or looking for work that can be done from home, according to a new report from McAfee. Search categories like these are used to lure unsuspecting consumers to their websites. Cybercriminals are often able to convince users to download files carrying, malicious software that can cause people to expose personal and financial information.

McAfee Rolls Out Free Online Cybercrime Site

McAfee has introduced a free online Cybercrime Response Unit aimed at detecting cybercrime and helping users recover from it. "With physical crime you know right away if your house has been broken into or your car has been stolen, but with cybercrime, it's not that obvious. Most people don't even know they're a victim, and they rarely know what to do next," said McAfee President and Chief Executive Officer Dave DeWalt.

Cybercrime Continues To Grow At Rapid Pace

Cybercrime continued to grow at a rapid pace throughout 2008,primarily targeting personal financial information of computer users, according to a new report from Symantec. Symantec said it created more than 1.6 million new malicious code signatures in 2008, which accounts for more than 60 percent of the total malicious code signatures ever created by the security firm.

New Zealand Teen Hacker Escapes Charges

A New Zealand teenager who confessed to a major role in a worldwide cyber-crime ring, which led to millions of dollars of losses, was discharged from court yesterday without any conviction.

Microsoft Works With Police To Fight Cybercrime

Microsoft has been increasing its collaboration with law enforcement globally in order to fight cyber crime.

Cybercrime: Protecting Your Customers

Businesses small and large have a growing concern over cybercrime, and for good reason.