security software vendors and online anti-virus, Sophos released their highly anticipated" Security Threat Report "for 2013 revealing what they believe is the most serious safety issues that consumers and businesses over the next 12 months.
society predicts that one of the most serious threats for net users will the famous Blackhole virus, a program spread on social networks has become a major source of pain for Twitter users in 2012. According to Sophos, the problem is only made worse with the Russian crime syndicate allegedly using the virus still. Blackhole spread by users clicking on fake Twitter links, which then automatically installs the Windows PC unsuspecting virus.
in addition to these existing threats, Sophos also expressed concern about what he considers the "professionalization" of the black market for malware, with programmers that offer innovative repayment schemes and income guarantees for criminal groups that buy their creations - it is likely to see the variety and frequency of cyber attacks regularly climb throughout 2013, with users having to take greater steps to land their online security defenses.
Another growing trend is thought to be in the market "reversible malware", otherwise known as the ransom attacks. Criminals are increasingly using malicious software to take control of a machine, before forcing the owner to make a payment before relinquishing this control - users are often tricked into thinking that their PC was supported by a enforcement agency law, increasing the number of those willing to pay.
A final growth market for 2013 is said to be mobile, with criminals increasingly targeting vulnerable Android systems -. Sophos urges mobile users take their online security much more seriously next year
One effective way to fight against the rising security threats is to choose a VPN provider. While a VPN provider can not offer protection against malware installed via clicking malicious links a virtual private network, is protect your outgoing data interception, making your PC less vulnerable to cons other forms of outside interference.
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