Net threats cost US $8.5 billion in two years
Study measures scale of scamming and other web worries.
US consumer watchdog body Consumer Reports have released their annual 'State of the Net' study, finding a noticeable decline in malware and spam issues, but still significant amounts of money lost to malware and phishing, estimated at $8.5 billion over a two-year period.
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Comment: This is just another reason to always make sure that you never give out personal information (i.e., bank information, passwords, social security numbers, etc.) via email. Just imagine what the US could have done with $8.5 billion over a two year period.
