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Users fall for ‘lipstick causes cancer’ email

Users fall for ‘lipstick causes cancer’ email

Security experts have warned PC users not to fall for a chain letter - which claims lipstick causes cancer - spreading in the wild.
William Eazel Mar 13 2006 12:50PM Security
A meteorologist for web users

A meteorologist for web users

Anti-virus giant Symantec today unveiled its "Internet Threat Meter," an easy-to-understand web feature that provides consumers with updated risks associated with popular online activities.
Dan Kaplan Feb 28 2006 8:03PM Security
Feebs variant threatening users

Feebs variant threatening users

A new variant of the W32/Feebs worm is in the wild, security firms warned this week.
Frank Washkuch Feb 23 2006 8:59PM Security
Five phish a day for fifth of email users

Five phish a day for fifth of email users

More than 20 percent of email users receive more than five phishing emails every day, according to a new report.
René Millman Feb 21 2006 11:53AM Security
Viruses to cost U.K. web users £3B in 2006

Viruses to cost U.K. web users £3B in 2006

British computer users will spend a staggering £3 billion this year repairing and replacing virus-ridden PCs, newly published research has claimed.
William Eazel Feb 14 2006 10:35AM Security
High Court ruling clamps down on U.K. P2P users

High Court ruling clamps down on U.K. P2P users

The U.K. High Court has ordered ten internet service providers to hand over the customer details of 150 individuals accused of illegally sharing software.
William Eazel Feb 3 2006 10:50AM Security
Users shying from OneCare firewall

Users shying from OneCare firewall

Microsoft officials have been trying to figure out what OneCare users’ beef is with the beta’s firewall, company technicians said this week.
Frank Washkuch Jan 20 2006 9:58PM Security
Vista users get WMF patch

Vista users get WMF patch

Microsoft has extended its Windows metafile (WMF) patch to preview versions of its next-generation Windows Vista operating system.
Frank Washkuch Jan 17 2006 9:12PM Security
iTunes phone home irks users

iTunes phone home irks users

The feature in the latest version of iTunes that phones home user information can be easily disabled, security experts said this week.
Frank Washkuch Jan 13 2006 7:08PM Security
Windows image flaw threatens users

Windows image flaw threatens users

PC users were warned this week about a vulnerability within Microsoft Windows that can be exploited by viewing a malicious website.
Frank Washkuch Dec 29 2005 7:48PM Security
Virus tempting MSN messenger users

Virus tempting MSN messenger users

MSN instant messenger users are being warned of a new virus posing as an unreleased beta.
Frank Washkuch Dec 27 2005 8:12PM Security
Spyware and users are your top demons

Spyware and users are your top demons

As usual, the SC Magazine readership survey has proven to be a most revealing exercise. Now in its fourth year, the end-of-year survey gives an insight into the mood and daily lives of our readers.
Ron Condon Dec 15 2005 11:02PM Security
PC users underestimate malware threat

PC users underestimate malware threat

Ordinary PC users do not take computer security seriously enough and are not prepared to pay for it, a BT chief has said.
René Millman Nov 24 2005 2:46PM Security
Phishing net open for PayPal users

Phishing net open for PayPal users

A bait-and-switch scheme is targeting users of the financial service PayPal, according to security researchers.
Frank Washkuch Nov 10 2005 10:13PM Security
New type of phishing could hit mobile phone users

New type of phishing could hit mobile phone users

Experts have warned of a new type of phishing that could siphon bank details from mobile phone users.
René Millman Nov 1 2005 1:18PM Security
Home banking users fail to keep AV up to date

Home banking users fail to keep AV up to date

Over half of all home banking users admit their PCs and laptops have been infected by a computer virus, according to a new survey.
René Millman Sep 26 2005 5:25PM Security
Phishers set sights on AOL users

Phishers set sights on AOL users

Phishers are targeting hapless AOL users in an attempt to steal personal information and credit card details, according to Websense Security Labs.
René Millman Sep 23 2005 4:08PM Security
Users likely to take more online risks at work than home

Users likely to take more online risks at work than home

Corporate users are more apt to click on suspicious links or visit suspicious web sites at work than home, according to a survey conducted by anti-virus supplier Trend Micro.
Marcia Savage Sep 13 2005 7:44PM Security
Super Zotob goes ballistic, XP users cautious

Super Zotob goes ballistic, XP users cautious

Windows XP can also be hit by the recent spate of Windows 2000 viruses, it has emerged.
David Quainton Aug 24 2005 3:17PM Security
PC users pin blame on Microsoft for latest worms

PC users pin blame on Microsoft for latest worms

A web poll of more than 1,000 business PC users shows that while most hold virus writers responsible for the recent computer worms, a good portion assign blame for the malware to Microsoft.
Marcia Savage Aug 18 2005 10:42PM Security

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