As per the data scanned by search giant Google's Postini Anti-Spam Engine (PASE), it is estimated that the spam rate has decreased by 15% in the Q2-2010 in comparison to the same period last year (Q2-2009). Google also reveals that the spam level has increased during the first and the second quarter of 2010, but decreased year-on-year.

Researchers at the security firm 'McAfee Labs' have observed a major spike in URLs propagating Koobface malware.

On July 14, 2010, speakers at a conference on 'Digital Technology in Crime Investigation' held in Hyderabad shared their views on the increase in cyber crime. They state that various stake holders should constantly and effectively share information in order to control the crime.

Microsoft has recently discovered a fresh band of Trojans called Bubnix that has been included in its most recent edition of the Malicious Software Removal Tool.