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Academics warn of 'significant threat' of spyware epidemic

Academics warn of 'significant threat' of spyware epidemic

The extensive proliferation of covert and malicious spyware is posing an increasingly significant threat for internet users, a comprehensive new study by University of Washington computer scientists warned today.
William Eazel Feb 7 2006 10:32AM Security
Security experts warn that hackers are exploiting IE bug

Security experts warn that hackers are exploiting IE bug

Security experts have warned internet users to take care when surfing the web, following sightings of malware planted on websites that exploits a recently discovered Internet Explorer security vulnerability that has not yet been patched by Microsoft.
William Eazel Dec 5 2005 2:42PM Security
Experts warn of highly critical Skype vulnerabilities

Experts warn of highly critical Skype vulnerabilities

Security experts today warned of a trio of “highly critical” vulnerabilities that has been discovered in Skype’s VoIP client software, which can be exploited by malicious hackers to cause DoS attacks, or to take remote control of compromised systems.
William Eazel Oct 26 2005 10:12AM Security
Phishing and pharming set to soar, groups warn

Phishing and pharming set to soar, groups warn

U.S. consumer groups have warned of a growing danger from phishing and pharming attacks.
William Eazel Oct 18 2005 10:25AM Security
Germans claim virus victory - experts warn caution

Germans claim virus victory - experts warn caution

A German federal office has claimed victory over Sober.p, but industry experts are advising caution.
David Quainton May 24 2005 11:02AM Security
Security researchers warn of DNS poisoning

Security researchers warn of DNS poisoning

Researchers at the SANS Internet Storm Center have been tracking domain name system (DNS) cache poisoning attacks that redirected users to malicious web sites.
Marcia Savage Apr 8 2005 10:10PM Security
IM vendors warn of Skype growth

IM vendors warn of Skype growth

The rapid growth in use of the free Skype voice-over-IP service could open up companies to severe security breaches, vendors warned at the RSA Conference.
Ron Condon Feb 16 2005 1:07AM Security
Police warn of botnet threat

Police warn of botnet threat

Botnets are the next big danger to hit the internet according to police. Criminal gangs are moving into the field in order to use the networks to extort money from online companies.
René Millman Feb 11 2005 12:26PM Security
Experts warn companies to outsource carefully

Experts warn companies to outsource carefully

Jon Tullett Dec 6 2004 4:46PM Security
Police warn consumers about credit card scam

Police warn consumers about credit card scam

Fraudsters posing as bank officers have been trying to get people to reveal personal banking information, according to ACT Policing.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 16 2004 12:00AM Security
Police warn about child porn spam

Police warn about child porn spam

Staff Writers Aug 6 2004 12:00AM Security
Police warn over ATM card skimming fraudsters

Police warn over ATM card skimming fraudsters

Vivienne Fisher Jul 15 2004 12:00AM Security
Australian police warn on phone tapping legislation

Australian police warn on phone tapping legislation

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has warned its government that proposed phone tapping legislation could open the way for malware and other attacks on the AFP computer system.
Steve Gold Mar 24 2004 5:30PM Security

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