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Antivirus Software In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Mary Landesman Spoofed email disguised as Facebook password information, fraudulent IRS refund notifications, and bogus breaking news alerts - just a few of the tricks attackers use to trick victims into visiting malicious websites or installing malware. This week, a look at how some of these scams work and what you need to know to protect yourself.   In the Spotlight Scammers Target Unemployed Scammers Target Unemployed If you're out of work, an unsolicited job offer or promise of easy money might seem like a dream come true. But beware - con artists specifically prey on folks down on their luck. Here are three of the most common scams targeting the unemployed.              More Topics How to Twitter Safely Safeguard Facebook Privacy How to Avoid Scareware Malware: A Never Ending Race How to Avoid Koobface Top Online Scams Email Hoaxes and Myths Targeted Attacks Corporate executives - particularly in sensitive sectors such as energy, weapons research, and finance - are increasingly being victimized by sophisticated and highly targeted attacks. Understanding how the criminals get their info can go a long ways towards thwarting the attacks.   Wire Transfer Scams Small businesses in the U.S. are having their hard-earned funds stolen by cybercriminals and transferred overseas - using scam victims as goats to perform illegal wire transfers.     Sponsored Links   Smartphone, Smarter Price Best Budget Smartphones In the market for a new smartphone? Some of the most popular handsets around can be purchased for under $100. More > Antivirus Software Ads Money Scam Scams Download Anti Virus Best Free AntiVirus Security Training Business Scams Advertisement     Visit Related About GuideSites: Internet / Network Security Wireless / Networking Focus on Windows Email Urban Legends and Folklore   Search About      Sign up for more free newsletters on favorite topics. You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter as adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM. If you wish to change or remove your email address, please visit: http://www.about.com/nl/usgs.htm?nl=antivirus&e=adamsmith016@GMAIL.COM About respects your privacy. Our Privacy Policy. Our Contact Information. 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2008 About, Inc.