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Twitter users infected by Koobface virus

Twitter users infected by Koobface virus

Micro-blogging site Twitter has been hit by the Koobface virus.
Dan Raywood Jul 13 2009 11:12AM Security
Britney Spears Twitpic account hacked, fake death posted

Britney Spears Twitpic account hacked, fake death posted

Reports of the death of Britney Spears have been greatly exaggerated -- and caused by hackers.
Dan Kaplan Jun 30 2009 10:42AM Security
"Fake" Rudd email: Why wasn't it checked?

"Fake" Rudd email: Why wasn't it checked?

Five minutes is all it takes to authenticate an email, according to one IT security expert.
Lilia Guan Jun 25 2009 10:07AM Security
Fake Microsoft "critical update" spam propagating trojan

Fake Microsoft "critical update" spam propagating trojan

A new outbreak of spam claims to be a critical update for Microsoft Outlook, but the message really aims to infect users with the information-stealing trojan ZBot, security firm Trend Micro warned this week.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 23 2009 10:38AM Security
Commonwealth Bank phishing scam changes its MO

Commonwealth Bank phishing scam changes its MO

A new attack targeting Outlook users has morphed from trying to retrieve login credentials to attempting to infect users with fake anti-virus products.
Angela Moscaritolo Jun 4 2009 10:52AM Security
Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Malware authors have begun using a wave of fake money transfer forms to infect new systems, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols May 28 2009 10:43AM Security
Telstra staff given rules on use of social networks

Telstra staff given rules on use of social networks

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.
Brett Winterford Apr 20 2009 11:52AM Software
Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

The Mikeyy worm has allowed spammers to spread fake anti-virus products via malicious links.
Dan Raywood Apr 16 2009 11:15AM Security
Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers

Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers

Cybercriminals are making around US$2 million a year from scams involving fake anti-virus software.
Dan Raywood Mar 23 2009 11:18AM Security
Hackers use Natasha Richardson news to spread fake anti-virus software

Hackers use Natasha Richardson news to spread fake anti-virus software

Hackers are using the news of actress Natasha Richardson's death to spread malicious fake anti-virus products.
Dan Raywood Mar 20 2009 11:01AM Security
Phishers use TinyURL to trick users into accessing fake sites

Phishers use TinyURL to trick users into accessing fake sites

Phishers are using the TinyURL function to hide destinations from unsuspecting users.
Dan Raywood Feb 6 2009 10:52AM Security
Malware delivered in parking ticket scam

Malware delivered in parking ticket scam

Trojans are being distributed through a real-life scam involving fake parking tickets.
Dan Raywood Feb 6 2009 10:45AM Security
Fake Beyonce, Victoria Beckham LinkedIn pages carry malware

Fake Beyonce, Victoria Beckham LinkedIn pages carry malware

Researchers have identified malicious links present on fake LinkedIn profiles claiming to belong to Beyonce Knowles, Victoria Beckham and about 25 other celebrities.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 8 2009 11:07AM Security
Malware creeps into LinkedIn

Malware creeps into LinkedIn

A rash of fake profiles on business networking site LinkedIn could put users in danger of malware infection.
Shaun Nichols Jan 8 2009 6:55AM Security
Early alarms over new Mac malware

Early alarms over new Mac malware

A new rogue security application for the Mac could be on the way, according to one industry executive.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2008 4:00PM Security
Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

A fake email making the rounds seemingly comes from Microsoft, but actually contains a trojan.
Angela Moscaritolo Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
Facebook flooded with fake profiles

Facebook flooded with fake profiles

Spammers and malware writers exploiting site to infect users.
Phil Muncaster Oct 8 2008 9:38AM Security
Fake antivirus attacks rise

Fake antivirus attacks rise

Security experts are warning users to be on the lookout for a new rash of fake antivirus campaigns.
Shaun Nichols Sep 17 2008 10:10AM Security
Researchers uncover new tool for building fake YouTube pages

Researchers uncover new tool for building fake YouTube pages

A new tool makes it easier for malware spreaders to create bogus YouTube pages.
Dan Kaplan Sep 12 2008 9:47AM Security
Fake MSNBC news alerts push spam

Fake MSNBC news alerts push spam

Spammers are changing tactics again slightly, but sticking with the basic new theme of disguising spam under the banner of news.
Ian Williams Aug 14 2008 9:51AM Security

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