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Symantec warns users of online threats this Diwali

Symantec now reveals that it has observed that Diwali is the latest event that malware authors and spammers are using to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware, buying products...
November 10, 2012 / 15:55 IST

We are only a days away from Diwali. While there’s festive cheer all around, major festivals have always been a target for cyber criminals, since there is so much public involvement. Symantec now reveals that it has observed that Diwali is the latest event that malware authors and spammers are using to trick unsuspecting users into downloading malware, buying products, and falling for scams. It goes on to reveal that as people start booking family trips, prepare for shopping online for gifting their loved ones, various online companies offer goodies, discounts and freebies, it’s not difficult to fall prey to an out of the world offer - considering all the excitement around.   

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