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Visiting dating sites could be risky

In the weeks running up to Valentine?s Day, many phishing e-mails will do the rounds that promote love or dating opportunities. Organised criminals use this method to lure users to visit specifically designed and prepared websites, which are used to infect the victim?s PC with worms, viruses and Trojans. This allows the criminal gang to gain control of systems or access confidential information such as usernames, passwords, or bank account information and credit card numbers.

Internet Security Systems, Inc. has revealed that the number of dating sites across the world has increased by 17 per cent within the last twelve months. The top five countries with the highest increase in dating websites over the past year are USA with 42.9%; Germany with 20.2%; China with 8.9%; the Netherlands with 7.9% and Russia close by with 7%. Interestingly, the UK reaches the top eight with an increase of only 1.8%. Security Park - Visiting dating sites could be risky

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