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Phishing scams await Ameritrade breach victims

Phishing scams await Ameritrade breach victims

A mass spear phishing attack could await victims of the recently publicised data breach at discount online broker TD Ameritrade, IT security experts warned.
Dan Kaplan Sep 20 2007 9:49AM Security
Suspected phishing gang arrested in Germany

Suspected phishing gang arrested in Germany

Ten people have been arrested in Germany under suspicion of carrying out an international phishing scam, sources revealed today.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 17 2007 10:07AM Security
US surfers losing 'billions of dollars' to phishing scams

US surfers losing 'billions of dollars' to phishing scams

A million US victims lost "billions of dollars" to email phishing scams in the past two years, new research has warned.
Robert Jaques Aug 9 2007 3:48PM Security
URLs with 'crimeware' spreading, but war on phishing gains ground

URLs with 'crimeware' spreading, but war on phishing gains ground

The number of phishing URLs used to spread "crimeware" among consumer PCs rose to an all-time high in May, according to a report from an industry association that works to eliminate identity theft and fraud caused by phishing and email spoofing.
Jim Carr Jul 16 2007 10:38AM Security
Phishing scam targets top corporate brass

Phishing scam targets top corporate brass

Cyberattackers are doing their homework when targeting corporate executives, according to a recent report from MessageLabs.
Frank Washkuch Jul 9 2007 9:53AM Security
Justice Department warns of phishing scam

Justice Department warns of phishing scam

It takes real audacity to impersonate the folks who'll prosecute you if they catch you in an illegal act.
Jim Carr Jul 3 2007 4:44PM Security
No quick tech fix for phishing

No quick tech fix for phishing

Education not much cop either, says security expert.
Iain Thomson Jun 27 2007 12:34PM Security
Google Pages hosting phishing attacks

Google Pages hosting phishing attacks

Researchers are warning internet users to be on the lookout for website scams appearing on Google Pages.
Dan Kaplan Jun 26 2007 9:23AM Security
Google launches API to combat phishing and malware sites

Google launches API to combat phishing and malware sites

Google has unlocked its malware and phishing blacklists to developers.
Negar Salek Jun 21 2007 3:39PM Security
New browsers fail to curb phishing

New browsers fail to curb phishing

SAN FRANSISCO - Criminals skirting security measures, says anti-phishing head.
Shaun Nichols Jun 20 2007 9:56PM Security
Browsers fail to curb phishing

Browsers fail to curb phishing

Criminals skirting security measures, says anti-phishing head.
Shaun Nichols Jun 20 2007 2:56PM Security
McAfee predictions accurate on phishing websites but not on mobile malware

McAfee predictions accurate on phishing websites but not on mobile malware

McAfee's Avert Labs researchers said they were accurate in predicting a 2007 rise in password-stealing websites and public awareness of identity and data theft, but were off-base in foretelling a jump in mobile malware and adware.
Frank Washkuch Jun 20 2007 9:43AM Security
IRS spear phishing scam targets corporate executives

IRS spear phishing scam targets corporate executives

The IRS and malware researchers warned this week of spear phishing scams specifically targeting corporate executives.
Frank Washkuch Jun 4 2007 9:50AM Security
Phishing scam targets Better Business Bureau

Phishing scam targets Better Business Bureau

For the second time this year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is at the center of spam campaign.
Jim Carr May 31 2007 12:50PM Security
Kiwibank target of phishing scam

Kiwibank target of phishing scam

Experts reveal Kiwibank phishing campain directs to spoofed website in the US.
Staff Writers May 29 2007 11:52AM Security
US brands milked for phishing emails

US brands milked for phishing emails

Seventy-three per cent of all phishing attacks namecheck US brands.
Matt Chapman May 15 2007 4:16PM Security
Phishing scheme dupes bank customers into forwarding phone calls

Phishing scheme dupes bank customers into forwarding phone calls

A phishing scheme attempted this week to capture both victims' personal information and their phone calls, according to researchers at SecureWorks.
Frank Washkuch Apr 30 2007 9:42AM Security
Virginia Tech massacre may spawn phishing scams

Virginia Tech massacre may spawn phishing scams

Information security experts warned users today to be on the lookout for legitimate-looking websites exploiting Monday's massacre at Virginia Tech.
Dan Kaplan Apr 19 2007 9:40AM Security
ABN Amro compensates customers for phishing loss

ABN Amro compensates customers for phishing loss

Dutch bank ABN Amro has paid compensation to four of its customers following a phishing attack that stole money from their accounts.
Fiona Raisbeck Apr 4 2007 10:20AM Security
Education failing to fight phishing

Education failing to fight phishing

More integrated approach needed to stop theft.
Iain Thomson Mar 28 2007 10:32AM Security

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