Hot on the heels of the news that Grand Theft Auto IV is the most successful game of all time, comes news that identity thieves are targeting game players.
Identity thieves are a creative lot, always looking at trends they can pin their phishing and social engineering scams to. This time, it's the turn of the runaway hit Grand Theft Auto IV.
Identity thieves are targeting the unwitting by:
Download any of the file types described above and your PC will be infected with Trojans and spyware designed to steal your identity.
Could this be P2P reaping the whirlwind of it's self-created success? As an internet user your best bet is to avoid downloading anything dodgy on the promise of a free cheat-code or a pirated copy. Like most things in life, it's best to stick to the real thing. Better yet, get your PC protected.
Protect your PC
Traditional signature based PC protection probably will not protect your PC until threats are fully analysed. So, what can you do to stay protected against developing threats? Get Tiscali SpyGuard.
Get Tiscali SpyGuard and protect your identity today
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