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BitTorrent, uTorrent warn of fake AV infection 
Security
BitTorrent, uTorrent warn of fake AV infection
By Tom Brewster | Sep 15, 2011 | Comment Now 
Servers compromised.
 
Analysis: Is the Internet Explorer IQ test a fake? 
Software
Analysis: Is the Internet Explorer IQ test a fake?
By Ry Crozier | Aug 3, 2011 | Comment Now 
Update: The company behind it now says yes.
 
Fake Cisco spruiker faces lengthy jail term  
Networking
Fake Cisco spruiker faces lengthy jail term
By Liam Tung | May 30, 2011 | 5 Comments 
Cisco's war on fake stuff continues.
 
Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up 
Security
Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up
By Stewart Mitchell | May 20, 2011 | 1 Comment 
Accused of washing hands of fake antivirus problem.
 
Cisco warranty scammer gets seven years prison 
Networking
Cisco warranty scammer gets seven years prison
By Liam Tung | May 6, 2011 | Comment Now 
Pair to pay US$18 million restitution to vendor.
 
Hackers fake SSL certificates for web services 
Security
Hackers fake SSL certificates for web services
By Ry Crozier | Mar 24, 2011 | 1 Comment 
Sophisticated attack thought to be state-sponsored.
 
PR firm settles fake iTunes reviews case 
Software
PR firm settles fake iTunes reviews case
Aug 27, 2010 | Comment Now 
Accused of not disclosing links with developers.
 
CBA, Westpac get 'verified' Twitter accounts 
Security
CBA, Westpac get 'verified' Twitter accounts
By Charis Palmer | Jun 22, 2010 | Comment Now 
Branded tweets to ward off rogue Twitter accounts.
 
Five fake Twits worth following 
Oddware
Five fake Twits worth following
By Liam Tung | Jun 11, 2010 | Comment Now 
BP Global PR, Godwin Grech, Stephen Conroy and Steve Fielding satired.
 
Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation 
Security
Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation
By Iain Thomson | May 31, 2010 | 2 Comments 
Authorities attempt to reclaim cash from Ukrainian bank.
 
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software 
Security
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software
By Iain Thomson | Apr 28, 2010 | Comment Now 
Fake AV now accounts for 15 per cent of online malware.
 
AFP seizes computers from pirate DVD house 
Hardware
AFP seizes computers from pirate DVD house
Mar 17, 2010 | 14 Comments 
Website shut down with help of film industry.
 
Twitter users under attack again 
Software
Twitter users under attack again
By Phil Muncaster | Feb 22, 2010 | Comment Now 
Phishing messages hit the site.
 
FBI warns of scareware threat 
Security
FBI warns of scareware threat
By Phil Muncaster | Dec 14, 2009 | 1 Comment 
Fake AV scams have already cost users A$164m.
 
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat 
Security
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat
By Munir Kotadia | Oct 21, 2009 | 5 Comments 
Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
 
Scammers dial up Western Union attack 
Security
Scammers dial up Western Union attack
By Shaun Nichols | May 28, 2009 | Comment Now 
Malware authors have begun using a wave of fake money transfer forms to infect new systems, say researchers.
 
Telstra staff given rules on use of social networks 
Software
Telstra staff given rules on use of social networks
By Brett Winterford | Apr 20, 2009 | Comment Now 
Telstra staff will be required to gain authorisation and participate in 'social media training programs' before making representations about the company on social networking sites.
 
Malware creeps into LinkedIn 
Security
Malware creeps into LinkedIn
By Shaun Nichols | Jan 8, 2009 | Comment Now 
A rash of fake profiles on business networking site LinkedIn could put users in danger of malware infection.
 
Early alarms over new Mac malware 
Security
Early alarms over new Mac malware
By Shaun Nichols | Oct 17, 2008 | Comment Now 
A new rogue security application for the Mac could be on the way, according to one industry executive.
 
Fake IE7 attack surfaces 
Security
Fake IE7 attack surfaces
By Shaun Nichols | Aug 12, 2008 | Comment Now 
Spam email pushes malware.
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