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Phishing scams cause online fraud to rise

Phishing scams cause online fraud to rise

Online bank fraud losses rose sharply in the first half of 2006 due to a surge in phishing scams, new figures show.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 7 2006 2:29PM Security
Suspected phishing gang arrested in Europe and US

Suspected phishing gang arrested in Europe and US

A gang suspected of carrying out a phishing attack on the credit card company, Capital One, have been arrested in Europe and the US.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 3 2006 2:11PM Security
Spammers use MySpace in phishing attack

Spammers use MySpace in phishing attack

Spammers are using the MySpace brand in a phishing attack on music fans, it is reported today.
Fiona Raisbeck Oct 13 2006 12:45PM Security
ISPs urged to filter spam and phishing attacks

ISPs urged to filter spam and phishing attacks

Huge rise in malware should be tackled at the internet level, says security
firm.
Andrew Charlesworth Oct 4 2006 10:06AM Telco/ISP
EarthLink helps smash phishing ring

EarthLink helps smash phishing ring

Six individuals charged with ID theft, conspiracy and fraud.
Clement James Oct 3 2006 9:45AM Security
Digital Resolve to add real-time phishing warnings to Internet Explorer 7

Digital Resolve to add real-time phishing warnings to Internet Explorer 7

Microsoft is beefing up customer protection from fraudulent phishing websites by adding real-time data feeds from Digital Resolve, the Georgia-based firm announced this week.
Frank Washkuch Sep 6 2006 8:07PM Security
SMS phishing attacks hit mobile users

SMS phishing attacks hit mobile users

Latest threat dubbed 'smishing'.
Will Head Sep 6 2006 11:59AM Security
Letter: Left phishing for answers

Letter: Left phishing for answers

I find the ThreatStats extremely useful as a tool to show senior management that we have our fingers on the pulse at all times. Statistics are wonderful things, but I was at a loss to explain the phishing figures as published in the July issue.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Experts warn of devious phishing attacks

Experts warn of devious phishing attacks

Highly sophisticated email scams on the way.
Andrew Charlesworth Sep 4 2006 9:53AM Security
SonicWALL: Users can't consistently identify phishing messages

SonicWALL: Users can't consistently identify phishing messages

A recent test showed that the majority of computer users were unable to distinguish fraudulent emails from legitimate messages when put to the test.
Ericka Chickowski Sep 1 2006 12:24AM Security
Yahoo adds sign-in security features to fight phishing

Yahoo adds sign-in security features to fight phishing

Yahoo has added additional security features to keep its users from being tricked by fraudsters.
Frank Washkuch Aug 23 2006 9:35PM Security
DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows

DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows

DataBank: ThreatStats - Phishing attacks become more targeted as the number of two-tiered viruses grows
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security
Phishing with Google

Phishing with Google

IT security vendor Sophos has warned of a widespread phishing email campaign that tries to trick users out of money by pretending to be a cash prize from Gmail - Google's popular free email service.
Staff Writers Jul 12 2006 10:19AM Security
Gmail users warned of new phishing scheme

Gmail users warned of new phishing scheme

Security experts are warning of a new "widespread" phishing scheme that attempts to dupe users of Google's email service, Gmail, into offering account details in exchange for a bogus cash prize.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2006 7:05PM Security
Sophos warns of PayPal phone phishing scam

Sophos warns of PayPal phone phishing scam

Attacks evolving as users learn not to click links.
Jane Hoskyn Jul 10 2006 1:49PM Security
Credit unions, small banks see more phishing attacks

Credit unions, small banks see more phishing attacks

Attacks against small banks and credit unions remained on the rise last month, according to a recent fraud report from RSA Security.
Frank Washkuch Jun 9 2006 9:08PM Security
World Cup potential to cause network meltdown

World Cup potential to cause network meltdown

Despite World Cup threats barely making a bleep on the number of global phishing attacks reported, the potential for damage to networks attributed to the event will be severe, said SurfControl.
Staff Writers Jun 9 2006 10:00AM Networking
Japanese phishing gang caught

Japanese phishing gang caught

Japanese authorities have arrested eight people suspected of being part of a phishing gang.
René Millman Jun 7 2006 12:23PM Security
World cup fever unleashes email scammers

World cup fever unleashes email scammers

Internet security vendor, SurfControl has tracked another email phishing scam targeting 2006 FIFA World Cup enthusiasts.
Staff Writers Jun 5 2006 9:38AM Security

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