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Hackers 'using SEO to infect more computers'
Category: Data security
9 February, 2010
Cybercriminals are using search engine optimisation (SEO) tactics and social networking to infect more people's computers with malware, it has been claimed.Javier Merchan of Panda Security said data security is being put in jeopardy for many businesses because of an increase in the use of SEO by hackers. He noted people need to be made more aware of the problems that trojans and fake anti-virus pop-ups can cause.
He commented: "There is not enough awareness of such programs, neither in the business field nor the consumers. This is something security vendors have to improve. We have to educate people to improve their security."
According to PandaLabs' Annual Malware Report, 25 million new strains of viruses were created last year, more than the combined total of the last 20 years.
Spam was found to be highly active during 2009, accounting for 92 per cent of all email traffic.
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