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Mac 'fixer' busted in spyware sting 
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Mac 'fixer' busted in spyware sting
Jun 10, 2011 | 1 Comment 
Allegedly recommended 'hot steam' to fix internal sensor.
 
Security expert slams spyware snooping 
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Security expert slams spyware snooping
By Matt Chapman | Jul 20, 2007 | Comment Now 
The use of government spyware to monitor criminals' online activity could do "more harm than good" and will not be tolerated by the industry, a security said.
 
FBI tracked 'teen bomber' using spyware 
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FBI tracked 'teen bomber' using spyware
By Matt Chapman | Jul 20, 2007 | Comment Now 
FBI agents trying to track down an anonymous MySpace user who was threatening to blow up a school used spyware to trap him.
 
US toughens up on spyware 
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US toughens up on spyware
By Matt Chapman | Jun 8, 2007 | Comment Now 
Software firms could be forced to warn all users what is being installed.
 
AWA offers PC Tools spyware protection to home users 
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AWA offers PC Tools spyware protection to home users
By Sarah Falson | May 22, 2007 | Comment Now 
Independent computing and home entertainment service provider, AWA, is now offering PC Tools Spyware Doctor protection products to home consumers and small businesses through ...
 
Spyware hits three-quarters of UK firms 
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Spyware hits three-quarters of UK firms
By Clement James | Feb 26, 2007 | Comment Now 
Most firms cannot identify attackers.
 
Researchers spot first mobile spyware 
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Researchers spot first mobile spyware
By Tom Sanders | Dec 7, 2006 | Comment Now 
Researchers with McAfee claim to have found a first spyware application that targets the Symbian operating system for mobile phones.
 
Security firm warns of Christmas spyware 
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Security firm warns of Christmas spyware
By Clement James | Nov 27, 2006 | Comment Now 
Security software developer PC Tools has said that up to 50 percent of new spyware threats coming from China and Russia target specific information for identity theft.
 
'Spyware' trumps 'poker' to top search charts 
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'Spyware' trumps 'poker' to top search charts
By Clement James | Nov 17, 2006 | Comment Now 
The term 'spyware' has stormed to the top of the search charts, replacing previous favourites such as 'Pamela Anderson' and 'poker', and reflecting a growing awareness of IT ...
 
Web viruses wilt but spyware soars 
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Web viruses wilt but spyware soars
By Will Head | Oct 23, 2006 | Comment Now 
Web-based viruses decreased by half in September, according to new figures from US-based security firm ScanSafe.
 
Skype spyware spam scam slammed 
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Skype spyware spam scam slammed
By Robert Jaques | Aug 10, 2006 | Comment Now 
Users have been warned of a new phishing scam that is being distributed via spam emails purporting to come from Skype.
 
Australians concerned about spyware: survey 
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Australians concerned about spyware: survey
Oct 25, 2005 | Comment Now 
Spyware topped the list of web security concerns in a recent survey of Australian businesses.
 
Sophos joins anti-spyware group 
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Sophos joins anti-spyware group
By Vivienne Fisher | Sep 7, 2005 | Comment Now 
Security company Sophos has joined the Anti-Spyware Coalition, a group of technology companies and public interest groups.
 
Spyware motives raise concerns 
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Spyware motives raise concerns
By DVD Editor | Jun 28, 2005 | Comment Now 
Spyware is becoming a more serious threat as profits become a bigger incentive for hackers and other online criminals, a security vendor has claimed.
 
Spammers turn to spyware 
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Spammers turn to spyware
May 24, 2005 | Comment Now 
Spammers will turn to spyware in response to government regulations and technology upgrades, according to security vendor SurfControl.
 
Spyware infecting Aust businesses: survey 
Telco/ISP
Spyware infecting Aust businesses: survey
By Vivienne Fisher | May 12, 2004 | Comment Now 
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