TulipTools Internet Business Owners and Online Sellers Community

Quote:In the past, cyber attacks were largely designed to destroy data, but today's attacks are increasingly designed to silently steal data for profit without doing system damage that would be noticeable to a user, according to the latest Symantec Internet Security Threat Report.

"Cybercrime represents today's greatest threat to consumers' digital lifestyle and to online businesses in general," said Arthur Wong, vice president, Symantec Security Response and Managed Security Services.

Cybercrime-related threats are gaining momentum through the use of what is known as crimeware, software tools built with the purpose of committing online scams and stealing information from consumers and businesses...