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Kaspersky Lab has summed up the year 2012 and ranked TOP five of the main threats faced Russian Internet users over the past 12 months. It turned out that the dangers on the web await the Russians literally from the first steps. According to the data obtained with Kaspersky Security Network cloud threat monitoring system more than half of users in Russia (59%) at least once in this year were exposed to infection when visiting websites. But even if you managed to avoid getting to a dangerous page, the Russians still have to keep your eyes open while surfing in cyberspace where fraudsters are actively using all kinds of tricks to lure gullible compatriots into their networks. So, on the Internet you can find offers, for example, use a free antivirus to “cure” the computer, download client database of companies, find out who viewed personal profile on VKontakte. “It only requires send an SMS message to a short number. In fact, everything turns out to be a hoax, and victims are deducted from the mobile account cash. Over the past year over 11 million users have been attacked in this way, ” Kaspersky Lab information service, Many troubles deliver to the Russians and the so-called blockers that are most prevalent it is in RuNet. Such malware paralyzes the computer and display on the monitor screen a message with a request to send for Unlock a paid SMS message to the specified number or put a certain amount of money on it. But even then, the probability the fact that attackers send an unlock code is extremely small. The most rapid growth in 2012 was shown by mobile threats, an increase of almost 6 times compared with the amount that was discovered over the previous 7 years. The vast majority of them (99%) are created under Android, due to the great popularity devices running this platform. In Russia SMS Trojans have become most widespread in recent years. To date, 8 out of 10 mobile malware found on devices of Russian users relate to this particular type malware. “Most cybergurosis specific to Runet, distinguishes the use of cybercriminal methods of social engineering. Due to the low awareness of most Russian users about the dangers that may lie in wait on the Web, many easily believe the enticing offers they receive in the Internet. This is clearly seen in the most diverse schemes with using paid SMS messages, – says Sergey Novikov, Head of the Russian Research Center “Laboratories” Kaspersky. “- At the same time, gaps in the current in Russia legislation makes cybercriminals virtually invulnerable before justice. “Unfortunately, cyber threats are constantly getting more complicated, and the methods of criminals are becoming more sophisticated. “Exactly therefore, we advise users to be extremely careful when surfing the Internet, use reliable security software and follow common sense and remember that free cheese only happens in mousetrap “, – once again cautioned by experts in computer security.
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