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The New Threat Reality - Seven Emerging Email Threats

Debit cards have different protections and uses. Sometimes they're not the best choice.

Advice to avoid scams

An ongoing threat exists for computer users who, while browsing the Internet, began receiving pop-up security warnings that state their computers are infected with numerous viruses.

Contrary to popular belief, stealing someone's digital identity is a snap.

Fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software by using various techniques.

It's no secret that criminals are stealing credit card and bank account data and selling it underground. But most people would find it shocking to learn just how little their sensitive personal information costs.

Instead of hacking into major online sites to embed malware, malicious hackers are going in through the front door by exploiting security holes in systems for delivering ads.

Users are more at risk from malicious websites that steal credit cards than ever before, according to the latest IBM X-Force 2009 Mid-Year Trend and Risk report. Even legitimate sites may pose serious security risks.