Switchfast Blog: The Future of IT
Most Dangerous Search Terms According to McAfee
Friday, March 26, 2010 by Michael Holley
I've talked
before about how hackers love to
exploit popular events by creating fake pages targeting search
terms, but it stands to reason that these types of attacks are
prevalent with more permanently popular searches as well. But which
types of searches should you beware?
According to McAfee, the two most dangerous search terms on the
internet are: "Bearshare" and "screensaver." Of the search results
that are produced by "Bearshare," 46% are malicious links. A query
of "screensaver" produces malicious links at a rate of 42%.
Exactly how many results were tracked is unclear, but the
message isn't. Do not search those terms and click on any links
that result, because you've got a nearly 50% chance to expose your
computer to a malicious website. Of course, there are other
dangerous searches as well, and the best line of defense is the
same as always - keep your antivirus updated and exercise caution
when clicking any links.
If you think your computer may be infected, give us a call right
away.
Best,
Michael Holley
Switchfast Technologies
Chicago IT
Consulting & Support
Rochester IT
Consulting & Support
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