5 security threats to watch in 2010

Everyday Internet users will be a key target for cybercriminals looking to get people to download their malware, while the proliferation of social sites such as Facebook and Twitter will lead to an increase of possible fraud cases, reported Symantec.

At a media gathering Wednesday, the security vendor released a report outlining security threats enterprises and consumers should be mindful of in 2010. Of these, the security risk faced by everyday Internet users is likely to increase as criminals look to trick people into downloading malware through means such as an innocent-looking URL link or videos and pictures from unknown sources.

“[Users] could be opening themselves up to identity theft and other types of cybercrime,” Symantec said in the report, adding that the number of attempted attacks using social engineering “is sure to increase” next year.

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