More criminals exploit unsolicited e-mail for fraud and identity theft. (E-mail).(McAfee.com releases online site about Internet fraud)(Brief Article)
Information Systems Auditor, October, 2002
Criminals are increasingly using unsolicited e-mail (spam) to commit Internet fraud and identity theft, according to McAfee.com.
Law enforcement officials, federal agencies and the security experts at McAfee.com agree that e-mail spam has become a potent weapon for targeting unsuspecting consumers and stealing their money and identities. The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) describes identity theft "one of the fastest-growing crimes" in the USA (see also, Ten tips for preventing identity theft, next issue).
In response to this growing threat, McAfee.com has launched a resource web-site intended to inform consumers about the dangers of Internet fraud and identity theft and what they can do to protect themselves. McAfee.com also offers a...
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