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Singapore man faces 180 years in prison

Singapore man faces 180 years in prison

A Singaporean hacker has been charged with posting a fake July 2005 bomb threat on a technology website and 60 counts of illegally accessing a wireless network.
Frank Washkuch Jan 9 2007 5:57PM Security
Fake anti-spyware firm settles Washington state suit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Oddware

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