McAfee's Avert security lab has ranked the biggest phishing and malware threats, and the top brands used by phishers to trap web users.
The top 10 headers for phishing e-mails are:
- Amazon.com Inc. Security Center
- please confirm your data
- Sparkasse informiert Sie
- eilige Information
- Banking
- All cards (except the temporary cards) from this account are suspended
- Your Online Activity Confirmation
- JPMorgan Chase - Critical Account Information
- Information
- Data confirmation
The top five brands targeted by phishers are:
- Natwest, 44%
- CommerceBank, 38%
- VolksBank, 16%
- eBay, 1%
- Bank of America, 1%
The most prevalent viruses/malware in January were:
- VBS/Psyme, Trojan
PCs Infected, 7.29% - Adware-ZangoSA, programme
PCs Infected, 4% - JS/Wonka, Trojan
PCs Infected, 3.69%
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