Make sure that Internet security is up to date. MMO gamers seem to be the target of Worm and malicious software attacks according to a recent Microsoft Security Intelligence Report called Sirv7. According to Microsoft, Taterf, a worm that spreads via mapped drives in order to steal login and account details for popular online games saw a 156% increase since the second half of 2008 and mainly targets MMOG gamers.
Microsoft Report Reveals Resurgence of Worms; Rogue Security Software Still Top Threat: The latest Security Intelligence Report also highlights success with customer disinfection rates and software update diligence.
(via tentonhammer, thx!)
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