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| − | * Beware of [[Adware|adware]], [[Advertisements|ads]], [[Backdoor|backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|blended threats]], [[botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|browser exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|fraud]], [[Identity Theft|identity theft]], [[Keylogger|keyloggers]], [[Malware|malware]], [[Phishing|phishing]], [[Popups|pop-ups]], [[Ransomware|ransomware]], [[Riskware|riskware]], [[Rootkit|rootkits]], [[Spam|spam and junk mail]], [[Spyware|spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|trojan horses]], [[Computer Virus|viruses]], [[Computer Worm|worms]], [[Clickjack|clickjack]], [[Framekiller|framekiller]], [[Macros|macros]], and [[Denial of Service Attack| | + | * Beware of [[Adware|adware]], [[Advertisements|ads]], [[Backdoor|backdoors]], [[Blended Threat|blended threats]], [[botnets]], [[Browser Exploit|browser exploits]], [[Internet Fraud|fraud]], [[Identity Theft|identity theft]], [[Keylogger|keyloggers]], [[Malware|malware]], [[Phishing|phishing]], [[Popups|pop-ups]], [[Ransomware|ransomware]], [[Riskware|riskware]], [[Rootkit|rootkits]], [[Spam|spam and junk mail]], [[Spyware|spyware]], [[Trojan Horse|trojan horses]], [[Computer Virus|viruses]], [[Computer Worm|worms]], [[Clickjack|clickjack]], [[Framekiller|framekiller]], [[Macros|macros]], and [[Denial of Service Attack|DoS Attack]]. Can you think of other threats? |
* Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web! | * Learn about what [http://groups.google.com/group/mywot/web/security-best-practices other precautions] you can take to enjoy safe surfing on the web! | ||
* [[Malware submission|Malware submission]] | * [[Malware submission|Malware submission]] | ||
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Understanding Internet threats
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