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5 traps on social networking sites
By siliconindia
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Friday, 01 July 2011, 21:54 IST |
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2. Malware Threats
Antivirus vendor Symantec detected more than 286 million malware threats last year, signaling a big jump in the volume of automated cyber threats. According to a recent study, 36 percent of users reported that they have been sent malware via social networks, an increase of nearly 70 percent from the previous year. Cybercriminals use a variety of methods to spread malicious software on social networks. Harmful tweets, direct messages, or links posted on Facebook profiles are common ways to trick other users into downloading malware. Applications and advertisements can also contain malware, so always be careful where you click, even if you receive a link from a trusted source.
