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McAfee Warns of Rapidly Increasing Malware Threats

Description:McAfee's Avert Labs has noticed an alarming trend. The amount of malware cataloged in the first half of 2009 has tripled the number for the same period in 2008. Malware is any "malicious software" designed to damage computers or steal information. This upward trend of malware online shows once again that users need to be vigilant to ensure they don't become a victim. (1:53)

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