5 Cyber threats 2010 that still lurk

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Various emerging cyber threats occur throughout 2010, some of which even involve big companies like Google and facebook. These are five threats that quoted from PC World.

Threats via Google Street View

Google service called Street View, it was also claimed to have a crack that could be exploited by crackers. That said, the data in and out through the application does not properly encrypted, so opened up opportunities for theft of mail and password.

Attacks ‘Lamb of Fire’

Using a public Wi-fi is not encrypted into one of the things that warrant concern. The reason is, there is a special add-ons for Firefox called Firesheep which allows access through a data theft hotspots.

Mobile Malware

Malware attacks on smart phones are increasingly vicious and should be wary. Even according to Kaspersky, the Russian losses due to malware reach USD 500 thousand per month throughout 2010.

Reconnaissance on Facebook

No doubt if many Internet criminals who try to attack the users of Facebook, one of them with how to create applications that draw on social networking sites are the most famous.

In addition to the application, data leakage through facebook can also occur through advertising. When a user clicks on an ad, could be automatically sends a unique web link id which contain detailed information such as religion, gender, hobbies, and more.

Location-Based Services

Location-based services like facebook Places, Foursquare, and Gowalla allows users informed of their existence and activities have been carried out. Beware, this allows one to track your presence quietly.

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