What is Spyware? Spyware is one of the most common forms of malicious software (malware). The software is installed on a personal computer to intercept or take control of the computer covertly, without the user’s permission. What can spyware do? Browsing and downloading software from the Internet is convenient, fun and safe, as long as…

  Identity theft occurs when someone steals your personal information (online or offline) and uses this information to carry out a fraud. Once an individual has your personal information, they may sell it on to a criminal; use it to apply for credit in your name or simply buy goods using your credit card details….

  A Trojan, sometimes referred to as a Trojan horse, is non-self-replicating malware (in other words, it does not spread like a virus), that appears to perform a desirable function for the user but instead facilitates unauthorised access to the user’s computer system. The term is derived from the Trojan horse story in Greek mythology….

Phishing is a common technique used by fraudsters in an attempt to obtain personal and security information for the purpose of identity theft or financial gain.  The fraudsters use email messages that appear to come from legitimate businesses in an attempt to fool you into supplying your personal details. Financial institutions are frequently targeted by…