Taken from CNN.com
Computer hackers will open a new front in the multi-billion pound "cyberwar" in 2007, targeting mobile phones, instant messaging and community Web sites such as MySpace, security experts predict.

As people grow wise to email scams, criminal gangs will find new ways to commit online fraud, sell fake goods or steal corporate secrets.


In 2007, hackers will be scouring social networking sites such as MySpace to gather information for more focused attacks on people's computers.

Identity theft fraudsters will trawl through sites which allow people to leave their pictures and personal details, finding targets for "phishing" attacks -- fraudulent emails aimed at tricking people into revealing credit card numbers.


"It is way too easy for the spyware guys to assemble a puzzle of who you are," said English, Trend Micro's Chief Technology Officer for anti-spyware.


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Please do not post personal information on any online site (name, address, age, phone numbers, email address, location) or you could be the next ID victim.  I was a victim back in 2004 and it's a scary event to check your account balance at your bank and see huge withdraws and overdraft notices.  This is real and happens more than you realize and all that's needed is a few key pieces of information to make you their next target.  Be smart and be safe online.

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