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A report from McAfee Labs states that future malware threats will focus on mobile, social and location-based services. Is there a real danger? Maybe. Experts predict that Apple-targeted malware will become much more prevalent. Apple’s success has made it a much larger target. In other news, recent comments by Netflix spokesman Steve Swasey suggest that the company will be aggressively expanding to an international consumer base. Despite Canadian success, Netflix may have a hard time convincing consumers in Europe to switch from Lovefilm, a similar service currently dominating their streaming market. And finally, privately held companies like Facebook and Twitter have been trading their shares privately and the SEC thinks its time to investigate. With hundred of millions of dollars being thrown around for assets like social gaming company Zynga, the SEC would be interested in just how many shareholders these companies have. By avoiding the public markets, these stock trades are also avoiding SEC regulations. Visit shellypalmer.com to read all about it, I’m Shelly Palmer.