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TMCNet: CyberDefender Warns of Scams and Malware

[July 02, 2010]

CyberDefender Warns of Scams and Malware

Jul 02, 2010 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- CyberDefender, an Internet security solutions provider of security software and remote PC repair services, warned parents of the increasing threat from scams and malware traps aimed at teens.

"Cyber criminals have increasingly focused on youth, realizing their naivete," said Chief Information Officer of CyberDefender, Igor Barash, in a release. "Teens will search any rumor about Justin Bieber, the 16-year-old singing sensation, or comb the search engines for news about upcoming teen flicks like 'Eclipse,' the new Twilight franchise movie, and cyber criminals know that." Identity theft is creating more than $50 billion in consumer and corporate losses a year, according to Identity Theft Daily, a newsletter that follows the issue. Every login represents an opportunity for data and money to be stolen. Proper security software protection on home computers and education for the kids is key to preventing an attack, said Barash.

CyberDefender offers the latest tips to protect teens and their families: -If you download movies or videos clips, make sure they're from well-known and trusted sources.

-Don't click on search results for images of celebrities unless you can verify where the image is coming from.

-When searching for popular movies or celebrities, know how to spell names correctly.

-Purchase your gear from well-respected online retailers.

-Be wary of clicking on links in Twitter-shortened links make it difficult to confirm legitimate and recognized Web sites.

-Entering a contest online? Look to make sure it's legit.

Some Web sites have the trust seal issued by VeriSign to Web sites that meet its standards. You should be able to click on the VeriSign Trust Seal that opens up a window displaying information about the company you are about to do business with. Always check the URL to verify that you are on the Web site you think you are visiting. You can also copy the domain name and verify the ownership using tools that can be found online. These tools will give you information about the domain you are visiting.

All CyberDefender security suites are connected to CyberDefender's peer-to-peer network, assuring that the PC receives regular security updates and blocks malware threats identified by the company.

"We estimate that 55 percent of online users are already infected with spyware. To maximize security, we urge consumers to ask for professional assistance in identifying system issues and installing any new software," said security expert Brian Yoder. "An on-call service such as CyberDefender Tech-on-Call will remotely scan the entire system to find any other unrelated hardware issues and correct them first and then properly install the security package." CyberDefender is a provider of Internet security technology for the consumer market.

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