Crimeware

Crimeware

Crimeware is still in its infancy with regard to the evolution of malware, and does not have an official definition. However, as its name implies, crimeware is malicious software used to initiate a crime that is typically Internet-based. During the past two years, crimeware attacks have increased at a far greater rate than the normal virus. International gangs of virus writers, hackers and spammers are joining forces to steal information and collect huge profits illegally.