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The Online Shadow Economy

Author: Desire Athow| Date: 11 Feb. 2008| Tags:  P2P Security, Physical Security, Promoting Security, Spyware, Trojans
The Online Shadow Economy

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Malware, meaning computer viruses, trojans and spyware, is about money. The  teenagers who write viruses have grown up and now they’re trying to make money. 

The shadow internet economy is worth over $105 billion. Online crime is bigger than the global drugs trade. There is a sophisticated online black market with tens of thousands of participants.

Collectively, online criminals are using the techniques of the free market to subvert and corrupt legitimate online business.

This white paper examines the growth of this online shadow economy. It explores the high level of sophistication with which it operates, the continuous improvement of its techniques and looks at what the future holds for internet crime.

Download this FREE white paper to learn about the entrepreneurs of internet crime and how to keep your business and employees safe.

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