There is a general misconception that cyber-criminals select only high worth users, says Avira.
Cyber criminals use targeted attacks as Web 2.0 makes information more widely available via social networks.
Social engineering attacks spreading malware are increasingly targeting the popular social networking site, says Sophos SA.
Many new attack techniques, and ones in circulation for some time, have not been fixed.
A USB worm has taken the number one spot for top malware worldwide.
Preventing malicious actions is more important than preventing malicious code, says security researcher.
Hackers for Charity runs IT skills and food-for-work programmes in East Africa and Uganda.
Mobile security policies must be as transparent as possible and not cripple functionality, says RIM.
Cyber criminals are like pickpockets - they go where the crowds are, says Kaspersky.
Cellphones running on a Symbian or Windows mobile OS are vulnerable to over 600 known smartphone viruses, says ESET.
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International focus on SA ahead of the World Cup could push it further up malicious activity ranks.
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