1. Computers that had
to be disinfected as a
result of deceptive tactics
more than tripled in the
last quarter of 2013.
Examples of such tactics
include deceptive
downloads and
ransomware.
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2. Cybercriminals are tricking
people into installing
malware by packaging it
with legitimate content
downloaded online.
Did You Know?
Deceptive downloads were a top threat for
95% of the 110 countries/regions studied.
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3. Did You Know?
Ransomware is a tactic that
tricks people into paying
money by holding their files
hostage with official-looking
warnings, such as messages
from law enforcement
agencies.
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4. The top ransomware threat encountered, Reveton,
increased by 45 percent
between the first and second half of 2013.
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5. What can you do?
 Use the latest version of software
 Keep software up-to-date
 Download from a trusted vendor
 Run up-to-date antivirus
 Think before you click
 Back up your files
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