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Facebook neutralises phishing attack

Facebook neutralises phishing attack

Facebook is claiming to have put the brakes on a phishing wave that was trying to dupe members into divulging their login credentials.
Dan Kaplan May 1 2009 10:25AM Security
Internet threats rise by two-thirds in April

Internet threats rise by two-thirds in April

The number of web-based threats soared by nearly two-thirds in April, according to new figures from managed security vendor Network Box, with Australian-developed threats moving up the rankings.
Phil Muncaster May 1 2009 10:18AM Security
Phishing accounts for half of all malware

Phishing accounts for half of all malware

Phishing attacks are now accounting for over 50 per cent of all virus threats.
SC Australia Staff Apr 3 2009 11:52AM Security
23 per cent of users fall for spear phishing

23 per cent of users fall for spear phishing

A new study found that 23 per cent of people worldwide will fall for spear phishing attacks.
Angela Moscsaritolo Mar 11 2009 10:36AM Security
Spammer banned from using Facebook after court order passed

Spammer banned from using Facebook after court order passed

A convicted spammer has been banned from using Facebook.
Staff Writers Mar 5 2009 10:51AM Security
ACCC warns of stimulus package payout scams

ACCC warns of stimulus package payout scams

The ACCC's SCAMwatch service is warning Australians about bogus emails purporting to be related to the Federal government's recently-approved economic stimulus package.
Daniel Fitzgerald Feb 23 2009 2:27PM Security
Phishing soars as fraud-as-a-service grows

Phishing soars as fraud-as-a-service grows

The number of global phishing attacks grew by a whopping 66 per cent last year compared to 2007, equating to 135,426 separate incidents, according to new research from RSA Security.
Phil Muncaster Feb 19 2009 11:51AM Security
Why cybercriminals love a good Valentine’s Day

Why cybercriminals love a good Valentine’s Day

For cybercriminals, Valentine's Day is just another opportunity to draw in unsuspecting internet users, as Phil Vasic, A/NZ country manager for Websense, explains.
Phil Vasic Feb 10 2009 2:55PM Security
US government phishes its own employees

US government phishes its own employees

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has admitted that it has been sending phishing emails to its own employees in order to test their security awareness.
Iain Thomson Feb 3 2009 10:42AM Security
New spam, phishing attacks centre on Obama inauguration

New spam, phishing attacks centre on Obama inauguration

With President-elect Barack Obama set to be sworn in to office on Tuesday, businesses should brace for an uptick in inauguration-related spam and phishing, US-CERT has warned.
Dan Kaplan Jan 16 2009 11:28AM Security
New phishing ploy exploits secure sessions to hijack data

New phishing ploy exploits secure sessions to hijack data

Researchers have discovered a new way for attackers to phish for credentials without the need to send emails or trick users into visiting a malicious website.
Dan Kaplan Jan 14 2009 10:49AM Security
ACCC: phishers using financial crisis to scam Australians

ACCC: phishers using financial crisis to scam Australians

The ACCC has issued a warning to Australian businesses and consumers about phishing scams claiming to be related to the global financial crisis.
Daniel Fitzgerald Jan 12 2009 2:53PM Security
Phishers not making as much money as originally thought

Phishers not making as much money as originally thought

Phishing is not as lucrative as generally thought, according to a report from Microsoft.
Dan Raywood Jan 9 2009 11:33AM Security
AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

AFP and Telstra to fight hi-tech crime

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Telstra will increase cooperative efforts to reduce hi-tech crimes like identity fraud, phishing, botnet networks and attacks on public and private sector computer networks.
Staff Writers Dec 10 2008 8:50PM Security
Secrets of the underground economy

Secrets of the underground economy

In IRC channels and web-based forums, the underground economy is thriving, according to the latest year-long report by Symantec. Find out how much a botnet or a set of credit card details would cost you.
Kathryn Small Dec 1 2008 1:11PM Financial Services
Federal Reserve spam attack emerges

Federal Reserve spam attack emerges

Security officials are warning users after the discovery of a clever new phishing scam.
Shaun Nichols Nov 14 2008 3:18PM Security
New guide launched to beat the phishers

New guide launched to beat the phishers

The anti phishing working group (APWG) launched a new best practice guide for registrars today, aimed at making it more difficult for online criminals to register domains for purposes such as creating phishing sites.
Phil Muncaster Nov 4 2008 11:48AM Security
New guide launched to beat the phishers

New guide launched to beat the phishers

The anti phishing working group (APWG) launched a new best practice guide for registrars today, aimed at making it more difficult for online criminals to register domains for purposes such as creating phishing sites.
Phil Muncaster Nov 3 2008 6:48AM Security
Phishing goes back to basics for attack methods

Phishing goes back to basics for attack methods

Phishers are adopting a 'back to basics' approach with attacks.
Dan Raywood Oct 22 2008 9:55AM Security
Auctioneers turn to real life ID checks

Auctioneers turn to real life ID checks

Online traders in Australia should use better ID verification systems so that consumers can tell the difference between fraudulent and honest sellers, says OZtion MD Philip Druce. iTnews looks at the security surrounding auction house accounts.
Kathryn Small Oct 10 2008 2:49PM Security

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