While high-profile computer worms and other online attacks that do not look like they have in the past, the Internet has changed the form of threats and now even more risks for consumers. Today’s threats spread in many ways-through the Web site, instant messaging and e-mail, but use more silent, targeted methods than before. Many attacks are launched with a criminal intent to steal user’s personal data or to take over the computer to launch targeted attacks that result in financial gain for cybercriminals.

Symantec Internet Threat Meter helps consumers better understand the Internet landscape by taking the activity-based approach. Index level of the four main online activities-an e-mail, Web activities, instant messaging and file sharing – on a low, medium or high risk level based on triggers related to malware, spyware, phishing / online fraud, vulnerabilities, online attacks and spam.

Consumers want to feel more confident about their safety when they’re online, whether they communicate via e-mail, conduct financial transactions on the Internet, chatting over instant messaging or file sharing. Just as prepared travelers check the weather forecast for their destination city, consumers who are online now have a tool they can use to help them prepare for the experience safe and productive on the Internet.

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