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Recent research by cyber security orgnisations shows that cybercriminals are using online groups including Google Groups to distribute rogue anti-virus software and other malware.

The attackers are sending e-mails to groups members asking them to update their e-mail settings by following linked instructions. the links take users to a fake Groups page that infects visitors’ PCs with a Trojan that downloads malicious software, including rogue anti-virus program ‘Desktop Security 2010′.

The rogue software runs a fake PC scan, notifies the user that the PC has been infected and then prompts the user to buy software to remove the threat. The malware is designed to trick users into handing over their credit card details and other personal information to purchase the bogus software.

Researchers said the use of community sites like Google Groups and Windows Live is becoming commonplace for cybercriminals looking to get the upper hand on web and spamfilters.

If you are concerned about cyber security threats attacking your business, and if you or anyone else who uses your business systems to access online groups, then talk to Hartwin IT – we can assess your current security set-up and recommend the most effective solution to keep your business safe from criminals. Just give us a call on 01480 640150.

HSBC hit the headlines in the financial press today after admitting that what it had previously declared to be a minor security breach affecting just a handful of customers was actually a major theft of data affecting 15,000 of its wealthiest clients!

Keeping our business data secure is not just an issue for our own business – client data can often be sensitive, and we have a responsibility to keep it secure. Which raises the question: HOW SECURE IS YOUR COMPANY’S DATA?

As soon as we connect to the internet, we’re all vulnerable. Talk to Hartwin IT on 01480 640150 about anti-virus software, firewall protection from viruses, spyware and  malware, about securing your wifi network and many other aspects of data security. Good protection is not necessarily expensive, but it could make the world of difference!