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The Dirtiest Websites To Avoid
Mike Sachoff
Staff Writer
2009-08-20
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Symantec has released a new report that identifies what it calls the "Dirtiest Web Sites of Summer 2009," the 100 sites with the most threats.
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Nearly 50 percent (48%) of the dirtiest websites feature adult content while the remainder of the list contains subject matter generally not associated with risk, including sites focused on deer hunting, figure skating, legal services, and buying electronics.
Malware is the most common threat represented on the dirtiest list, followed by security risks and browser exploits. Just by visiting one of these sites, without downloading anything, could put users at risk of exposing their computer to infection or identity theft.
"This list underscores what our research shows- there has been exponential growth in the number of online threats that are constantly evolving as cybercriminals look for new ways to target your money, identity or assets. In 2008, most new infections occurred while people were surfing the Web," said Rowan Trollope, senior vice president, Consumer Business Unit, Symantec.
"Norton Safe Web provides visual ratings that let consumers know about potential risks before visiting a site. Armed with this information, consumers are empowered to make informed decisions about which sites to visit."
Among the dirty sites, the average malware count is 18,000 threats per site. This increases to 20,000 for the top 40 on the list, with 75 percent of all sites on the list distributing malware for more than six months.
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