(Newswire.net — November 15, 2013) Miami, Florida — With the holiday shopping season approaching, consumers, online retailers and banks are getting ready for traffic. However, the protection of personal and financial data should be the major concern this season as cybercriminals are quickly developing online banking malware.
According to Trend Micro, a known leader in internet content security, they generally see a rise in malware of all types during the holiday shopping season. And their 2013 Security Roundup Report reveals that the issue may be even be worse as Apple users may not be spared from online banking malware.
“As consumers gravitate to the convenience of online banking, criminals are developing tools at an exceedingly rapid pace to exploit a general lack of awareness.
In addition, Apple has been traditionally perceived as a safe-haven against threats, but our findings reveal that personal information can be jeopardized as phishing scams that target the platform continue to gain momentum” JD Sherry, vice president at Trend Micro.
The reputable company had identified more than 200,000 malware infections targeting online banking just in the third quarter of this year alone. The top three targeted countries are the U.S., Brazil and Japan.
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Users across the world should be properly educated about the secure procedures before logging into financial applications. Apparently, it is best to have an effective malware protection installed.
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Author: Abigail Orencia
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