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Increasingly, cyber-criminals are using mobile malware and fake apps as monetizing techniques via mobile phones as they are much easier to operate than those in use by PCs. By spamming users to download apps or simply posting them on download stores or markets, the software distribution has become easy and scalable. The U.S. is the dominant source of spam, with English as the main language used in spam and phishing messages, followed by the U.K., with Brazil coming in third. However, Brazil is rapidly closing that gap and is on course to overtake the U.K. as a source of spam and cybercrime email, likely in the next quarter.
Click here for the full story: Malware, Spam Pose Greater Security Threat in 2011
The most basic and essential step any organization can take to increase cyber security is implement a program of Internet Security Awareness Training. For more information on this type of training visit www.knowbe4.com and try our free online phishing security test to see how phish-prone your employees areits a great way to assess the security savvy of your employees.
Stu Sjouwerman
KnowBe4
[/caption]Increasingly, cyber-criminals are using mobile malware and fake apps as monetizing techniques via mobile phones as they are much easier to operate than those in use by PCs. By spamming users to download apps or simply posting them on download stores or markets, the software distribution has become easy and scalable. The U.S. is the dominant source of spam, with English as the main language used in spam and phishing messages, followed by the U.K., with Brazil coming in third. However, Brazil is rapidly closing that gap and is on course to overtake the U.K. as a source of spam and cybercrime email, likely in the next quarter.
Click here for the full story: Malware, Spam Pose Greater Security Threat in 2011
The most basic and essential step any organization can take to increase cyber security is implement a program of Internet Security Awareness Training. For more information on this type of training visit www.knowbe4.com and try our free online phishing security test to see how phish-prone your employees areits a great way to assess the security savvy of your employees.
Stu Sjouwerman
KnowBe4
