HACKERS are selling fake US-based credit cards on the internet for as little as one dollar, and a full set of data for a fake identity for as low as $US14 ($17.50), a study by a web security firm has revealed. A semi-annual report by California-based Symantec found threats in cyberspace are growing, particularly in the area of data theft and “targeted malicious code for the purpose of stealing confidential information that can be used for financial gain.” “Cyber criminals continue to refine their attack methods in an attempt to remain undetected and to create global, cooperative networks to support the ongoing growth of criminal activity,” the internet Security Threat Report noted.
Posted on Tuesday, March 20th, 2007 at 6:46 am and under category News.
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