Email and messaging threats (phising, spam)
Email continues to be one of the prime attack vectors for hackers looking to plant malware on corporate networks. Viruses, spam, Trojans and other mail-borne malware can cause serious network disruptions and lead to data thefts and financial losses.
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Self-proclaimed Godfather of Spam, Alan M. Ralsky, has been put behind bars after being found guilty for his involvement in a fraudulent spam scheme. His sentence will last for four years.
Security firms are reporting an increase in web-based attacks spreading malware as well as malicious infecting sites.
Companies are on hyper alert against online threats that can come via e-mail, SMS, MMS or when surfing the Web. How do you ensure 24x7 protection? Andrew Antal, marketing director for Symantec's SaaS Group, offers insight into the current and evolving online threat landscape and how companies can get the best and most affordable protection using SaaS.
Users are getting bogus message saying their passwords have been reset.
With the recent crackdowns on phishing scams, security professionals should take the time to educate on phishing.
