About Antivirus Software: Scammers Work Overtime During Holidays

Antivirus Software In the Spotlight | More Topics |   from Mary Landesman Happy Thanksgiving to those in the U.S. (or wherever you happen to be) celebrating turkey day! Speaking of turkeys, attackers will undoubtedly be gearing up for their onslaught of seasonal scams and malware. This week, common scam tactics and how to protect yourself.   In the Spotlight Fraudulent Link Scams Scams are the new malware delivery method and social engineering is the norm. Falsifying a link is the hallmark of phishing scams, seeded downloader Trojans, and other web-based malware. Here's how NOT to take a link at face value.              More Topics Targeted Attacks 'Almost Scammed' Speaks Out The Most Prevalent Scams Mac Phishing a Problem, Too Protect Yourself on the Web Email Scams, Phishing, and Fraud Beware Fake Antivirus Job Scams The sad reality is that many people will be out of work this holiday season. Making matters worse, scammers are preying on the unemployed. Here are some of the more common tactics used.   Protect Your Identity Whether shopping online or in brick and mortar stores, the onset of the holiday season means many of us will be giving our credit and debit cards a workout. Here's how to ensure you're the only one dipping into your accounts.     Sponsored Links   Feeling Under the Weather? Evaluating Your Cold Symptoms How to tell when a runny nose is just a cold, and when it might be turning into something more serious and require a visit to the doctor. More> Antivirus Software Ads Anti Virus Gratuit Known Scammers Love Scam Windows 7 AntiVirus Test My Firewall 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.