Type in a simple web address and you can access your bank account for almost anything. But this cool convenience also has its own set of risks. Here is the modus operandi of cyber crooks

Starts with a spam

You receive an email with an enticing subject line. You open it promptly and malicious software installs itself on your computer, secretly. These messages can follow any route: email instant messaging, SMS or social networking sites. The email may actually look like a genuine message from your bank, financial institution or a popular online portal. [Read more...]