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'Drive-by pharming' attacks need only router access to steal personal information

'Drive-by pharming' attacks need only router access to steal personal information

As many as half of all broadband users - including some small- and medium-size enterprises - are susceptible to a new pharming attack that can succeed without the hacker ever penetrating the computer, Symantec announced today.
Dan Kaplan Feb 15 2007 7:55PM Security
Keyloggers steal US$35,000 from users of savings program

Keyloggers steal US$35,000 from users of savings program

The users of a retirement savings and investment plan for US federal employees were targeted by keyloggers last month, with cybercriminals making off with about US$35,000 from user accounts.
Frank Washkuch Jan 23 2007 7:50AM Security
Third of UK directors steal company secrets

Third of UK directors steal company secrets

Internal data theft is widespread, claims survey.
Marcus Austin Sep 13 2006 10:09AM Strategy
Hackers steal personal info of 19,000 AT&T customers

Hackers steal personal info of 19,000 AT&T customers

Hackers hijacked AT&T's computer system over the weekend and accessed the personal information of about 19,000 customers using the company's online store, the telecom giant said late Tuesday.
Dan Kaplan Aug 30 2006 6:34PM Security
Softly softly scammers steal money on the sly

Softly softly scammers steal money on the sly

Internet thieves are resorting to a “softly softly” approach in order to steal money from users' accounts without arousing suspicion.
David Quainton Sep 9 2005 10:58AM Security
Worms steal gamers' "items"

Worms steal gamers' "items"

Hackers are taking advantage in the popularity of online games by creating a worm that steals player information.
David Quainton Aug 24 2005 4:19PM Security
Thieves steal UK government computers

Thieves steal UK government computers

The UK government has been hit by over 150 cases of computer theft in the last year, newly released figures show.
David Quainton Jul 12 2005 2:09PM Security
Police seize hard drives

Police seize hard drives

NSW Police have seized computer hard drives and documents allegedly related to the production of false identification, such as licences and taxation records.
Staff Writers Feb 25 2005 3:41PM Security

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