Many sites, even legitimate ones, host banners advertising a product that claims to solve all sorts of malware issues.
Terrorists could build a botnet that could bring down the entire Internet structure, says Kaspersky Lab.
The report outlines the challenges security professionals will face in the coming year.
A second major attack is taking advantage of the swine flu pandemic, says Symantec.
Hackers target Internet users looking for news on the Tiger Woods controversy, warns Sophos.
McAfee highlights 12 scam tactics being used to steal personal information during the festive period.
The virus turns infected iPhones into zombies by joining them to a botnet and steals personal information.
The office will provide operational management and sales support for partners and customers in the region.
Cyber criminals have moved from traditional e-mail infection methods to sophisticated Web attacks, says Kaspersky.
Officials warn of a growing wave of counterfeit software from organised criminal syndicates in the Far East.
The company's Early Detection feature provides additional protection against zero hour threats. [Local rep: Inx]
Nearly nine out of every 10 e-mails now contain junk or malicious content, says Symantec.
The connectivity of a country is often related to its vulnerability to cyber crime, say security firms.