The Internet, email and other forms of electronic communications have become a core part of daily life for every business. Viruses that were once an annoyance have given way to complex blends of malicious code specifically designed to steal information, otherwise known as 'crimeware': malicious code created for the purpose of making money illegally. Criminal organizations focus on harvesting enough personal information to steal people's identities, and they do this over the Internet. Their primary target is the data companies keep on their customers. It often contains bank or credit card details.