Looking for free stuff online? Cybercriminals are looking for you

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These days, I'm trolling the Web for free deals and work-from-home opportunities. I'm far from alone. And cybercriminals know that. Some of the riskiest searches on the Internet today are associated either with finding items for free or looking for work that can be done from home.

Internet security company McAfee recently issued a report on the world's most dangerous search terms, and it notices that Web thieves are creating more malware aimed at frugal Web surfers and home workers.


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