MSN Phisher Jailed For 21 Months
Experts at SophosLabs have reminded internet users of the importance of taking greater care online, as a man is sentenced to 21 months in prison for phishing. 21-year old …
Securely search the Net with Google and Scandoo.com
Scandoo.com is the first secure search service available free to anyone on the web. Currently in initial beta testing, Scandoo.com provides an early warning system to help …
1Table.A – trojan that uses a Microsoft Word vulnerability
PandaLabs has detected the appearance of 1Table.A, a malicious code that exploits a recently detected critical vulnerability in Microsoft Word, and which also affects versions …
Weekly Report on Viruses and Intruders – Clickbot.A and Kitty.Kat Trojans and the Hoots.A worm
Clickbot.A is a Trojan which is part of a system for defrauding ‘pay per click’ systems, registering fraudulent clicks on adverts which are not actually receiving …
This week’s new Linux security software releases
These are the latest Linux security software products that were released over the course of this week: + Autopsy Forensic Browser 2.07 – The Autopsy Forensic Browser is …
Bizarre Chase bank scam poses as phishing alert
In one of the most bizarre phishing scams to date, this fake Chase email on the prowl warns users of ongoing phishing schemes, explains many modes of online frauds that are …
“Pay Per Click” fraud botnet discovered
PandaLabs has detected a network of computers infected with the bot Clickbot.A, which is being used to defraud “pay per click’ systems, registering clicks …
Secure Computing Announces SafeWord PremierAccess
Secure Computing Corporation announced the immediate availability of SafeWord PremierAccess 4.0 offering tight integration with Microsoft Active Directory and a perfect fit …
Virus Leaks Power Plant Secrets Twice In Four Months
Experts at SophosLabs have reminded companies of the importance of computer security after it was revealed that sensitive information about power plants has been leaked onto …
Infosecurity Europe – the largest in the world
It’s official! Infosecurity Europe is now the largest Information security exhibition in the world, with 6172 square metres of stand space (approx 68,500 sq ft) and 282 …
Rootkit backdoor targets poker gamers
An online poker backdoor, covertly storing gamblers’ information for potential theft has been uncovered by F-Secure rootkit detection technology, Blacklight. Rootkits …
“Dialer.ay’ rings In trouble for Internet users
Security Experts at MicroWorld Technologies inform that “Trojan.Win32.Dialer.ay’ is a porn dialer Trojan which works in a clandestine way to run reckless charges …