Spam: Delivering Malware and Advertising Dangerous Counterfeit Goods

This article warns that clicking on links within e-mails and purchasing things from these links is the number one way spam is used. The products purchased are often harmful or damaging, as they often contain parts that are cheap and dangerous. The other thing this type of spam attempts to extract is personal information. The article states that the latest trend is to send out spam through social networking sites. The sender appears to be a trusted close friend, but in reality is the source of a phisher. The tips given to prevent falling victim to spam is to look for misspelling and not give any personal information without first ensuring that it is a trusted source. If you do fall victim to this malicious practice, it is vital that you report the damage done and the source of the damage.