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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
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
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
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
Website shut down with help of film industry.
Staff Writers
Mar 17 2010 3:15PM
Hardware
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
Phishing messages hit the micro blogging site.
Phil Muncaster
Feb 22 2010 11:09AM
Security
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
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
Exploits vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash and Reader, and Internet Explorer.
Angela Moscaritolo
Jan 6 2010 11:59AM
Security
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
Fraudsters get ready for silly season.
Dan Raywood
Dec 7 2009 11:15AM
Security
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
Job seekers duped by shipping criminals.
Staff Writers
Nov 16 2009 11:30AM
Security
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
Fraudsters demand money to release locked PCs.
Phil Muncaster
Oct 16 2009 11:24AM
Security
New Twitter worm strikes
Uses direct message feature.
Chuck Miller
Sep 24 2009 9:40AM
Security
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
Promises to save forests in 'Amazonia'.
Chuck Miller
Sep 4 2009 10:36AM
Security
Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files
Claims that program rewards installing malware.
Dan Raywood
Sep 2 2009 11:14AM
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