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Fake anti-spyware firm settles Washington state suit
Secure Computer, a New York-based firm accused of selling a spyware cleaner after duping consumers with a fake PC scan and pop-up advertisements, has settled a lawsuit brought by Washington state.
Frank Washkuch,
Dec 5 2006 3:13PM
Security
Attackers target teenagers through fake IM profiles
Malicious users are targeting young instant messaging (IM) enthusiasts through bogus profiles that redirect them to adult websites, where adware is installed on their PCs.
Frank Washkuch
Nov 30 2006 7:15AM
Security
Malicious 'MySpace pages' install adware through fake You Tube video
Multiple user pages on MySpace contain spoofed videos that appear to be from You Tube but are embedded with an installer for the Zango Cash Toolbar, researchers warned this week.
Frank Washkuch
Nov 8 2006 8:04PM
Security
Red Hat dismisses Oracle's 'fake' Linux support
Oracle "fork" will void certifications, Linux vendor warns.
Tom Sanders
Oct 27 2006 9:43AM
Software
Victoria's (malicious) secret: fake lingere an information-stealing trojan
Security firm Sophos today warned about a spyware trojan that uses a picture slideshow of a Russian beauty as a front while it steals personal information from an unsuspecting user.
Dan Kaplan
Jul 28 2006 6:31PM
Security
Beware fake Google Toolbar trojan
Researchers warned PC users this week to be on the lookout for a trojan in the wild disguising itself as Google Toolbar.
Frank Washkuch
Jul 21 2006 10:03PM
Security
Fake Microsoft flaw notification trojan in the wild
Think you’re lucky enough to have been notified of a new Microsoft Windows flaw seemingly before anyone else? Think again.
Frank Washkuch
May 30 2006 4:52PM
Security
Yahoo IM worm plants fake 'safety browser'
Researchers at FaceTime Security Labs have discovered a worm that installs its own web browser onto affected PCs after it’s downloaded through an instant messenger (IM) program.
Frank Washkuch
May 22 2006 7:22PM
Security
World Cup trojan aims to fake out soccer fans
Security experts warned football fans about a new trojan that poses as a wallchart for the FIFA World Cup tournament taking place in Germany in five weeks.
René Millman
May 5 2006 10:26AM
Security
Security firm warns of fake blog ‘virus’
Security firm PandaLabs has issued a warning about a false virus for blogs that is causing confusion among blog writers and readers.
William Eazel
Apr 24 2006 10:21AM
Security
Hoosiers warned about fake Chase Bank scam site
Indiana's attorney general is warning state residents about a phishing attack in which an email claiming to be from Chase Bank offers customers $20 to complete an online survey and provide personal information.
Dan Kaplan
Apr 6 2006 9:38PM
Security
Fake BBC site infects computers with keylogger trojan
Criminals are using real stories from the BBC news website in a ploy to infect computers via the latest flaw in Internet Explorer (IE).
René Millman
Mar 31 2006 11:55AM
Security
Fake anti-spyware firm sued
A New York company which claimed to help clean spyware off personal computers has been accused of spamming and using other manipulative and deceitful marketing practices to promote its software.
René Millman
Jan 25 2006 3:28PM
Security
One third of Brits send fake emails
Nearly a third of people in the UK have admitted to impersonating someone else when sending an email, according to new research.
René Millman
Nov 24 2005 11:18AM
Security
Fake websites fool investors
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned Australian investors to beware of websites claiming to represent international regulators.
Staff Writers
Mar 31 2005 5:09PM
Financial Services
Police investigate fake IDs
Computer equipment has been seized by Queensland Police, as part of a four-month investigation into fake IDs uncovered at last year's Schoolies festival.
Vivienne Fisher
Mar 2 2005 1:41PM
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