Cybercrime is growing in the United Arab Emirates

Cybercrime is growing in the United Arab Emirates -

The UAE ranked as one of the most spammed countries worldwide for last 2 years will continue to be a target for cyber attacks to businesses and individuals in 2013, according to Symantec security company.

UAE experienced a rate of 73% of spam in 2011, and over the past six months he has seen a higher percentage of inbound spam over the overall monthly average, Symantec said in a report.

"the high level of spam can be attributed to cyber criminals capitalizing on the rapid growth of Internet penetration and pirated software," the report said.

Earlier this year, the report on the Norton Cybercrime claimed that 1.5 million people have become a victim of cybercrime in the UAE over the past twelve months, costing the country millions dollars in direct financial losses.

in 2012, 46% of social network users in the country experienced cybercrime on platforms of social media networks.

"in 2013, we expect a steady increase in targeted attacks to governments, businesses and individuals with financial and political motivation," said Justin Doo Symantec.

"In addition to the traditional cybercrime, high number of mobile devices per person in the UAE creates a new avenue for increasingly sophisticated incidents," he said

security trends key in 2013 are seen :.

1. Cyber ​​conflicts between nations, organizations and individuals will increase.

2. Ransomware - which infects a computer system and restricted access until a ransom is paid to the malware creator - will increase

3 .. A greater threat mobile adware or 'madware' that can potentially expose location details, contact information, and the IDs of devices to cybercriminals.

4. Monetizing social networks may introduce new methods of cyber attacks

More than ever in the UAE, individuals will protect their online connection by choosing a VPN service :. It is a smart and cheap way to avoid suffering from hackers and malicious spirits. For a low monthly fee, not only will they win the secure online transactions, but they will remain anonymous while online and what is more important, they will themselves ensure private use online.

There is also a great way to increase security on the Internet VPN use a type of virtual firewall to protect your computer, but also phone (iPhone VPN) when connected online. And VPN services work as a barrier against evil spirits, even using a Wi-Fi connection in bars or hotels, for example.

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