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The more the internet extends into the everyday lives of consumers, the greater the threat of malware, it has been asserted.
Online publication Australian IT reported that just as users become more comfortable and informed regarding the risks presented by viruses and spyware, a new wave of threats has emerged.
"It seems that having only just become au fait with the need to guard against threats ... the growth of e-commerce has raised new concerns about phishing and identity theft scams," the news source noted.
Furthermore, the development of wireless home networking and hotspots has caused more unusual hacker threats to computer security, it added.
Government-funded Australian advice resource Stay Smart Online warns users that by failing to protect their computers sufficiently, they are putting their family and friends at risk of infection.
It advises users to ensure their machines are fully protected by anti-virus software and to scan both incoming and outgoing emails.
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