In New Delhi: To protect and inform the billions of people online, Norton on Wednesday introduced the Norton Cybercrime Index, which tracks and warns computer users about daily cybercrime risks around the world, providing information that is timely and actionable.
With recent threats like the Here You Have (H-Y-H) virus, which tried to shut down electronic communications worldwide and the high-profile attacks by Zeus botnets, computer users need a tool that makes understanding todays online threats simple and easy.
The Norton Cybercrime Index alerts consumers to todays online trouble-spots and potential hazards, including the days most dangerous websites, the most hijacked search terms by cybercriminals, as well as top scams, identity theft and spam. The free tool includes expert news about the days most dangerous threat and advice on how to avoid it to stay safe online.
Norton fights cybercrime in a number of ways, including through education. Our goal is to have people add the Norton Cybercrime Index to their daily routine to get a clear understanding of the dangers that are threatening them online, and to take preventative action to avoid falling victim, Norton Lead Cyber Security Advisor Adam Palmer said in a press statement.
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