In April, many scammers began to see problems with their phishing scams.
Security researchers had spent time studying botnet networks and had become very good at blocking fraudulent emails.
These scammers, also called phishers, known for the way they trick victims into giving up user names and passwords, have homed in on a new way to make money.
Phishers have begun using browser plug-ins or other types of software. Instead of tricking victims to visit websites, they have started sending emails that come with malicious software. The software poses as a security update from a bank, and installs code that can steal banking credentials.
According to Mickey Boodaei, CEO of Trusteer, a company that makes desktop security software used by banks, malicious software installs are on the rise among scammers.
"We're seeing a clear shift from phishing attacks," said Boodaei.
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