scammers

How hard do you hack back?

How hard do you hack back?

[Blog post] Taking the offensive could have unintended consequences.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2014 2:39PM Security
LinkedIn scammers locked up

LinkedIn scammers locked up

New scam of an attractive woman emerges.
Tim Ring Nov 21 2013 4:00PM Security
Scammers exploit NBA finals

Scammers exploit NBA finals

Malware dribbles through Facebook, Tumblr.
Danielle Walker Jun 20 2013 10:02AM Security
Twitter takes action on spammers and scammers

Twitter takes action on spammers and scammers

Company to screen all links for dodgy sites.
Iain Thomson Mar 10 2010 2:53PM Software
419 scammers go for underpants bomber

419 scammers go for underpants bomber

Beware of emails promising gifts.
Iain Thomson Jan 15 2010 4:57PM Security
Australian to lead global consumer protection network

Australian to lead global consumer protection network

Cross-border scams targeted.
Staff Writers Aug 28 2009 12:33PM Security
Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers

Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers

Cybercriminals are making around US$2 million a year from scams involving fake anti-virus software.
Dan Raywood Mar 23 2009 11:18AM Security
FBI warns of vishing threat

FBI warns of vishing threat

The FBI has issued a warning to companies about scammers spoofing voice over IP (VoIP) calls by exploiting PBX exchanges.
Iain Thomson Dec 11 2008 1:56PM Software
YouTube profiles used by scammers

YouTube profiles used by scammers

A scam campaign is using profiles from YouTube to advertise products and services.
Dan Raywood Sep 26 2008 9:59AM Security
Chinese scammers launch new offensive

Chinese scammers launch new offensive

Chinese scammers are using search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques to subvert company details.
Iain Thomson Sep 8 2008 9:32AM Security
Scammers hook up over LinkedIn

Scammers hook up over LinkedIn

Social networks such as LinkedIn are being exploited by online fraudsters, experts warned today..
Robert Jaques Apr 22 2008 7:36AM Security
Email scammers use bogus subpoenas

Email scammers use bogus subpoenas

A new targeted phishing attack is attempting to dupe users into downloading malware by sending bogus court subpoenas..
Shaun Nichols Apr 21 2008 7:47AM Security
Scammers prepare January phishing frenzy

Scammers prepare January phishing frenzy

Consumers are being warned to brace for concerted waves of phishing attacks during the next few weeks.
Robert Jaques Jan 10 2008 11:31AM Security
Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers

Police warn South Australians of Nigerian scammers

South Australian Police are warning local residents of a surge in Nigerian scam emails targeting South Australian residents.
Staff Writers Nov 23 2007 3:06PM Software
Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC

Scammers target online car buyers, warns ACCC

Fraudsters are targeting online car buyers with fake car sale advertisements on online classifieds and auction sites warns SCAMwatch the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) scam alert service.
Staff Writers Oct 4 2007 11:53AM Security
Sophos: Scammers dropping PDF spam

Sophos: Scammers dropping PDF spam

Research suggests that spammers didn't find the results they were looking for during recent PDF spam spikes, according to anti-virus vendor Sophos.
Frank Washkuch Aug 30 2007 9:46AM Security
Scammers use charity donations to test card numbers

Scammers use charity donations to test card numbers

Watch out for small unauthorised transactions.
Staff Writers Jul 17 2007 2:00PM Security
Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam

Scammers dump pump-and-dump spam

Share price scams fall out of favour with spammers.
Robert Jaques Jun 28 2007 10:31AM Security
Operation Spamalot launches

Operation Spamalot launches

Operation Spamalot gets underway.
Jane Hoskyn Mar 12 2007 9:57AM Security
Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability

Porn scammers hit new IE vulnerability

Adult sites exploiting VML bug to install malware.
Shaun Nichols Sep 21 2006 9:58AM Security

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