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Spammers translating messages cause global security issues
Spam email is becoming a growing threat in non-English speaking nations, according to a new study. Research by MessageLabs highlights that spammers are now using free online translation sites to write messages in a variety of languages and target a greater number of people across the globe. As a result, some nations which previously enjoyed a high level of internet security are now falling victim to rising levels of spam.
For example, the number of spam emails in Germany and the Netherlands has risen 13 per cent since May, with almost half of these emails being written in German. The firm has stated that these antics were highlighted through some "dubious" translations. Recent data from Sophos highlighted that the US accounts for 15.6 per cent of all spam emails sent. Russia, which was previously second in the list fell to ninth, and was found to be responsible for 3.2 per cent of spam.
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- Spammers translating messages cause global security issues
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Spam email is becoming a growing threat in non-English speaking nations, according to a new study. Research by MessageLabs highlights that spammers are now using free online translation sites to write messages in a variety of languages and target a greater number of people across the globe. As a result, some nations which previously enjoyed a high level of internet security are now falling victim to rising levels of spam.
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