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  from Mary Landesman
Malware that steals your online banking credentials can wreak havoc on your finances and impact your credit rating for years to come. This week, a look at the most damaging forms of malware and how to prevent it.
 
In the Spotlight
The Most Damaging Malware
All malware is bad, but some types of malware do more damage than others. That damage can range from loss of files to total loss of security - and even outright identity theft. This list (in no particular order) provides an overview of the most damaging types of malware.

 
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What is a Keylogger Trojan?
Often referred to as a password stealer, a keylogger may record all keystrokes or it may monitor for specific activity - like when you visit your online banking site. When it sees you do so, the keylogger goes into record mode - capturing your login username and password and sending them off to the attacker.

 
Verified by Malware
Seems like the scammers have had no problem getting back into the swing of things after the holiday. Here's an example of one of the latest phishing scams.

 
 
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