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New Survey by Norton Reveals 44 Percent of People Have Been Victimized by Cybercrime on a Social Network
Free Norton Safe Web for Facebook Application Fights Social Networking Threats by Scanning News Feeds for Malicious Links
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 6 --
To help consumers fight back and protect their online
identities, Norton from Symantec has launched the Norton
Safe Web for Facebook application, a free tool that uses
site rating technology to scan computer users' Facebook news
WHAT: feeds for malicious web links.
As social networks continue to grow, cybercriminals are
finding them lucrative places to find victims. A new survey
by Norton* revealed that 44% of people have been a victim of
a cybercrime perpetrated via a social network -viruses,
online credit fraud, unsolicited pornography, receiving
excessive spam and 'phishing' e-mails (bogus messages sent
by fraudsters posing as banks and other retail companies).
WHY: Additionally, the survey unveiled:
--72% of people have been victim of a cybercrime, ranging
from viruses, online credit fraud, unsolicited pornography,
phishing, to receiving excessive spam
-- 76% of people worry about identity theft
--Compared with women, men take more risks online and are
more often victims of cybercrime
As cybercriminals focus on social networks, consumers need to
follow best practices and use available tools to protect
themselves from online dangers. In addition to using Norton
Safe Web for Facebook, computer users can look up a site's
safety rating at the free Norton Safe Web community site, or
download Norton Safe Web Lite, a new free toolbar that
automatically flags fraudulent or harmful sites as users
surf the Web.
Marian Merritt, Norton's Internet Safety Advocate, will be on
hand to walk through the features of the new Norton Safe Web
for Facebook application and talk about emerging security
threats that computer users should look out for. Marian
will also provide smart, simple tips that consumers can use
WHO: to stay safe on social networks.
WHEN: Interviews available upon request
CONTACT: Karina Carretero
323-202-1899
Karina.Carretero@edelman.com
* Survey and methodology available upon request
Source: Norton
CONTACT: Karina Carretero, +1-323-202-1899,
Karina.Carretero@edelman.com, for Norton
Web Site: http://www.norton.com/
New Survey by Norton Reveals 44 Percent of People Have Been Victimized by Cybercrime on a Social Network
Free Norton Safe Web for Facebook Application Fights Social Networking Threats by Scanning News Feeds for Malicious Links
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 6 --
To help consumers fight back and protect their online
identities, Norton from Symantec has launched the Norton
Safe Web for Facebook application, a free tool that uses
site rating technology to scan computer users' Facebook news
WHAT: feeds for malicious web links.
As social networks continue to grow, cybercriminals are
finding them lucrative places to find victims. A new survey
by Norton* revealed that 44% of people have been a victim of
a cybercrime perpetrated via a social network -viruses,
online credit fraud, unsolicited pornography, receiving
excessive spam and 'phishing' e-mails (bogus messages sent
by fraudsters posing as banks and other retail companies).
WHY: Additionally, the survey unveiled:
--72% of people have been victim of a cybercrime, ranging
from viruses, online credit fraud, unsolicited pornography,
phishing, to receiving excessive spam
-- 76% of people worry about identity theft
--Compared with women, men take more risks online and are
more often victims of cybercrime
As cybercriminals focus on social networks, consumers need to
follow best practices and use available tools to protect
themselves from online dangers. In addition to using Norton
Safe Web for Facebook, computer users can look up a site's
safety rating at the free Norton Safe Web community site, or
download Norton Safe Web Lite, a new free toolbar that
automatically flags fraudulent or harmful sites as users
surf the Web.
Marian Merritt, Norton's Internet Safety Advocate, will be on
hand to walk through the features of the new Norton Safe Web
for Facebook application and talk about emerging security
threats that computer users should look out for. Marian
will also provide smart, simple tips that consumers can use
WHO: to stay safe on social networks.
WHEN: Interviews available upon request
CONTACT: Karina Carretero
323-202-1899
Karina.Carretero@edelman.com
* Survey and methodology available upon request
Source: Norton
CONTACT: Karina Carretero, +1-323-202-1899,
Karina.Carretero@edelman.com, for Norton
Web Site: http://www.norton.com/