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Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

Authorities attempt to reclaim cash from Ukrainian bank.
Iain Thomson May 31 2010 7:13AM Security
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software

Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software

Fake AV now accounts for 15 per cent of online malware.
Iain Thomson Apr 28 2010 3:24PM Security
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software

Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software

Fake AV now accounts for 15 per cent of online malware.
Iain Thomson Apr 28 2010 1:34PM Security
Malware writers begin to target Google's Chrome browser

Malware writers begin to target Google's Chrome browser

Just because you're using Chrome doesn't mean you're necessarily immune to malware. An unsolicited email is circulating which prompts Google Chrome users to install a fake browser extension.
Daniel Long Apr 20 2010 4:40PM Security
AFP seizes computers from pirate DVD house

AFP seizes computers from pirate DVD house

Website shut down with help of film industry.
Staff Writers Mar 17 2010 3:15PM Hardware
Webroot warns of fake Windows update scam

Webroot warns of fake Windows update scam

Convincing dialogue box likely to snare victims.
Staff Writers Mar 12 2010 11:50AM Security
Twitter users under attack again

Twitter users under attack again

Phishing messages hit the micro blogging site.
Phil Muncaster Feb 22 2010 11:09AM Security
Twitter users under attack again

Twitter users under attack again

Phishing messages hit the site.
Phil Muncaster Feb 22 2010 6:43AM Software
Cybercrooks fake the death of Bill Cosby

Cybercrooks fake the death of Bill Cosby

New malware hoax touts passing of comedy legend.
Shaun Nichols Feb 9 2010 1:29PM Security
Waledac spreading through fake New Year's e-cards

Waledac spreading through fake New Year's e-cards

Exploits vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash and Reader, and Internet Explorer.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 6 2010 11:59AM Security
FBI warns of scareware threat

FBI warns of scareware threat

Fake AV scams have already cost users A$164m.
Phil Muncaster Dec 14 2009 7:19AM Security
Most dangerous Christmas yet for data loss

Most dangerous Christmas yet for data loss

Fraudsters get ready for silly season.
Dan Raywood Dec 7 2009 11:15AM Security
Twilight mania feeds malware writers

Twilight mania feeds malware writers

Fervour over film saga makes easy prey for cyber fiends.
Shaun Nichols Nov 19 2009 1:45PM Security
RSA shuts down scam site

RSA shuts down scam site

Job seekers duped by shipping criminals.
Staff Writers Nov 16 2009 11:30AM Security
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
Munir Kotadia Oct 21 2009 2:30PM Security
Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

Fraudsters demand money to release locked PCs.
Phil Muncaster Oct 16 2009 11:24AM Security
New Twitter worm strikes

New Twitter worm strikes

Uses direct message feature.
Chuck Miller Sep 24 2009 9:40AM Security
Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

Fake profiles auto-generated.
Phil Muncaster Sep 22 2009 11:25AM Security
Rogueware traps users with "green" promise

Rogueware traps users with "green" promise

Promises to save forests in 'Amazonia'.
Chuck Miller Sep 4 2009 10:36AM Security
Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files

Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files

Claims that program rewards installing malware.
Dan Raywood Sep 2 2009 11:14AM Security

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