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Cyber-crooks target chat platforms

Cyber-crooks target chat platforms

More than 1,000 unique threat incidents were reported over instant messaging, P2P and chat vectors in 2007, according to research from FaceTime Communications..
Clement James Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Security
Spammers target Windows Live SkyDrive

Spammers target Windows Live SkyDrive

Spammers have started abusing Microsoft's Windows Live SkyDrive service to host spam links, a security firm warned today..
Robert Jaques Jan 10 2008 7:31AM Security
Spammers target Christmas Wii buyers

Spammers target Christmas Wii buyers

Spammers are looking to dupe desperate parents hoping to buy this year's must-have present, a Nintendo Wii.
Guy Dixon Dec 20 2007 7:13AM Security
iPhone will be 'primary target' for hackers in 2008

iPhone will be 'primary target' for hackers in 2008

Apple's iPhone will be a "primary target" for cybercriminals in 2008, a security company predicted today..
Robert Jaques Dec 12 2007 7:10AM Security
In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

In-the-wild exploits target Apple QuickTime flaw; proof-of-concept malware aims at Second Life

Researchers have spotted two active attacks and a new proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit that take advantage of a still unpatched vulnerability in Apple QuickTime.
Dan Kaplan Dec 5 2007 9:45AM Security
Thieves to target new technologies

Thieves to target new technologies

New surveys find that tech-savvy criminals are seeking new targets
Phil Muncaster Dec 3 2007 2:14PM Security
Cyber-criminals target online donations

Cyber-criminals target online donations

Users urged to exercise caution after Children in Need weekend.
Clement James Nov 20 2007 10:59AM Security
Attackers target Windows DRM flaw

Attackers target Windows DRM flaw

Microsoft has warned that attackers are actively targeting a security vulnerability in the SafeDisc DRM technology that ships as part of Windows.
Tom Sanders Nov 8 2007 7:14AM Security
Attackers target PDF vulnerability

Attackers target PDF vulnerability

Online criminals have started targeting a vulnerability in Adobe's PDF reader.
Tom Sanders Oct 25 2007 9:59AM Security
In-the-wild attacks target RealPlayer zero-day flaw

In-the-wild attacks target RealPlayer zero-day flaw

Attacks are actively exploiting a zero-day ActiveX vulnerability in RealPlayer, researchers warned today.
Staff Writers Oct 22 2007 11:21AM Security
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
Online video could be next virus target

Online video could be next virus target

Security specialists are warning that virus writers will increasingly embed their wares in online videos.
Iain Thomson Oct 4 2007 10:07AM Security
RSA Study: Targeted attacks against banks continue to soar

RSA Study: Targeted attacks against banks continue to soar

Targeted attacks against financial institutions continued to soar last month, according to the latest report by RSA.
Fiona Raisbeck Sep 10 2007 6:11AM Security
UN AIDS site target of new 'vulnerability scan' attack

UN AIDS site target of new 'vulnerability scan' attack

Hackers compromise a United Nations’ Asia Pacific AIDS information site using an emerging malicious technique which scans for multiple vulnerabilities.
Negar Salek Aug 29 2007 9:57AM Security
Report: Cybercrooks target American consumers more often

Report: Cybercrooks target American consumers more often

"Follow the money" might well be the marketing slogan for cybercriminals working the internet now, according to a new report on online financial fraud and identity theft.
Jim Carr Aug 22 2007 7:40AM Security
RSA: UK banks still a favourite target for phishers

RSA: UK banks still a favourite target for phishers

For the fifth consecutive month, UK banks are the second most targeted worldwide by online fraudsters, new figures show.
Fiona Raisbeck Jul 11 2007 10:43AM 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
Experts: Pump & dump scams target European companies

Experts: Pump & dump scams target European companies

Fraudsters are targeting European companies in "pump and dump" scams for the first time, according to security firm Sophos.
Fiona Raisbeck Mar 30 2007 9:52AM Security
Security vendors target mobile devices

Security vendors target mobile devices

Symantec and McAfee expand mobile security offerings.
Tom Sanders Mar 29 2007 1:56PM Security
Phishing fraud emails target domain name owners

Phishing fraud emails target domain name owners

Domain name owners are the target of a sophisticated scam disclosed by the US SANS Internet Storm Center late last week.
Frank Washkuch Mar 27 2007 1:20AM Security

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