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Global phishing attacks grew by a whopping 66 per cent last year (2008) compared to 2007.

(RSA Security, February 2009)

Attackers have been increasingly attacking more current vulnerabilities, and exploits targeted at PDF readers.

(IBM X-Force mid-year security report, August 2009)

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ID THEFT PROTECT - Identity Theft and Identity Fraud Statistics

90% of users never check all their transactions on their bank or credit card statements.

(ID Theft Protect, Aug 2007)

89% of users do NOT use a PASSWORD MANAGER to store their online and offline usernames and passwords.

(ID Theft Protect, Sept 2007)

Identity theft is costing the British economy over £1.7 billion annually.

(2006 - CIFAS)

Impersonation of the dead is growing at a rate of increase of 60% each year.

(2004 – UK Home Office)

In 2004 most UK card fraud was committed via face-to-face transactions in shops.

(2004 - Cardwatch)

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Julian's First Hint

UPDATE your antivirus, firewall and other security software when updates are available.

Julian's Second Hint

ALWAYS use a CREDIT CARD or a PREPAID CARD when paying for goods and services online.