McAfee Launches Cybercrime Response Unit

by Frank Jovine on 04/28/2009 in Security, Security Info

Cybercrime has been on the rise and we have reported such news in previous posts. It’s important that everyone bookmark this resource, in the event you become a victim.

McAfee® launches a Cybercrime Response Unit, an online help center designed to assist victims of computer crime and provide information on how to avoid becoming a victim. To learn more about the Cybercrime Response Unit, watch this 5 minute introductory video. (If you do not have the latest Media Player plug-in, please be aware that you will be prompted to download it.)

http://mcafee.com/us/about/corporate/fight_cybercrime/resources/cru_overview.html

On the following pages, you will find advice and technical assistance to help you:

• Determine the likelihood that your computer or computing habits may be linked to fraudulent activities you are currently experiencing
• Work with your financial institutions and creditors to clear up any fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Report the crime to the appropriate law enforcement
• Lower your risk of being a victim of a future cybercrime

If you feel you have been a victim of cybercrime, complete their one-page risk assessment form.

Assess your risk here.

Learn more by visiting the McAfee website here.