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KUALA LUMPUR: If you think your computer and its data are completely safe with periodically updated antivirus software, you are wrong, a computer virus expert said.

McAfee reports 400% increase in reported incidents Fake antivirus programs that encourage web users to part with their hard-earned cash and download hoax security software is likely to be the most costly scam of 2010, says McAfee.

According to the FBI and the IC3 Web site, the “popular scam trends for 2009” included hitman scams, astrological reading frauds, economic scams, job site scams, and fake pop-up ads for antivirus software.

Security firm's advisory details the dangers of downloading fake antivirus software, often referred to as 'scareware.'

LOS ANGELES----CyberDefender Corporation , an award-winning provider of PC security, Antispyware/Antivirus Software, PC Optimization, PC Support, and Identity Theft Prevention solutions, announced today that the company will release fourth quarter and year end 2009 financial results after the close of market on Monday, March 15, 2010.

Holly Wick sees green as she searches through coupons.

M86 security tests show only 39% are blocked Many malicious URLs are now invisible to URL filters and antivirus software, says M86 Security.

Last year was a tough one for most businesses, but for cybercriminals it was one of the best yet.

Koobface virus targets users of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.

Koobface virus targets users of social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. This malicious computer worm presents itself in a number of variants. The Koobface virus is always changing its mode of attack and is an ever-increasing threat to social networking fans. Currently, Facebook users are under attack from a specific Koobface variant. Infected computers fall into the hands of ...