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January 18, 2006 · searchsecurity.techtarget.com
Windows Wi-Fi flaw confirmed

Microsoft said Tuesday that under certain circumstances, attackers could exploit an anomaly in how Windows 2000, XP and Windows 2003 systems establish wireless…

January 18, 2006 · bink.nu
Windows' secret WMF backdoor denies

Microsoft security expert has denied a recent security hole in Windows was in fact a secret backdoor introduced by the software giant to give it immediate…

January 17, 2006 · net-security.org
Breeding brand new viruses

Less than 1 percent of new threats detected in 2005 by PandaLabs were viruses, which confirms the decrease in the number of viruses compared to other types of…

January 17, 2006 · THE AGE
Wireless hacker threat

Windows security is once again in the spotlight, this time with a vulnerability in wireless laptop software stealing some of the limelight at an annual US…

January 16, 2006 · alaskajournal.com
Phishing more phish

Four times in five weeks, someone went phishing for information from Credit Union 1 members. It's likely that thousands of Alaskans received e-mail messages…

January 16, 2006 · contracostatimes.com
SPY KID hackers

Anyone accessing the Web sites for the cities of El Cerrito, Albany or Alameda overnight saw a cryptic message instead of the usual home pages. The message…

January 15, 2006 · Internetnews.com
Cybercrime: protect your data

A new year and an old story: Americans fall prey to data theft. A new year and another old story: Congress does nothing about it, not even requiring companies…

January 14, 2006 · dlmag.com
PayPal phishing website

In our computerized society, everyday there are threats lurking, hidden, just waiting to catch innocent surfers,in a trap that will cost them dearly, talk here…

January 13, 2006 · playfuls.com
Mining scam or true e-mail

It’s a well known fact that during the past few years, most tragic events that unfolded all over the world have been used by hackers or other types of crooks…

January 13, 2006 · PC Pro
ITunes and its spyware update

Apple has confirmed that the new mini store feature introduced in the latest iTunes update is not spyware and it does not collect any information from a Mac or…

January 12, 2006 · searchsecurity.techtarget.com
Security means not so perfect

Despite investing in a variety of security technologies, enterprises continue to suffer network attacks at the hands of malware writers and inside operatives,…

January 12, 2006 · USA Today
FTC creates new unit to fight computer crime

Responding to the rising cybercrime threat, the Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday unveiled an online tool designed to help consumers avoid becoming victims…

January 11, 2006 · fool.com
Hunting for ID

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) sent out an unwelcome promotional gift over the holidays -- free tax preparation software. The objectionable surprise wasn't the contents…

January 11, 2006 · shortnews.com
Windows needs more patching

Numerous additional problems with Windows' handling of .wmf format files have been identified, according to reports. Submissions to the bugtraq mailing list…

January 10, 2006 · InformationWeek
Friends or hackers? IM hacked

Just before New Year's, some Europeans received a link from the buddy list in their MSN Instant Messenger software to a purported funny Christmas picture. The…

January 10, 2006 · Vnunet.com
Last Sober worm dropped off the radar

The Sober worm, which was due to activate last Thursday, has stopped spreading and its author has held back from uploading malware onto any machines. Sober was…

January 9, 2006 · Daily Press
Please help phishers to earn some fortune

After getting a heavier spate than usual of those phony "phish" e-mails on my computer, I have decided: If you can't evade 'em, why not join 'em: Dear friend,…

January 9, 2006 · techtree.com
Spammer fined to $11.2 billion

In a body-blow to spammers, US-based Internet service provider - CIS Internet Services, has been awarded a whopping $11.2 billion in damages, in a judgement…

January 8, 2006 · nj.com
Law enforcement unite to fight computer crime

Three state law enforcement units are being combined to fight computer crime under one banner. The new Computer Crime Task Force, formed by state Attorney…

January 7, 2006 · vnunet.com
eBay atacked by phishers, part 2

Criminals are again targeting eBay members, this time by sending forged auction inquiries from what appears to be the site's 'Question from eBay Member'…

January 6, 2006 · businessedge.ca
Cybercrime strikes you?

With an increasing amount of business being done online, the chances are growing that you, or your company, may become a victim of online criminal activity. It…

January 6, 2006 · airforcetimes.com
Airforce targeted by phishing scam

Airmen are being warned to watch for a bogus e-mail message that’s designed to look like an official Air Force message, an apparent scam to steal airmen’s…

January 5, 2006 · Vnunet.com
Massive phishing attacks on eBay

Popular online auction site eBay was the target for 96 per cent of all UK phishing attacks in December, according to security specialists Fortinet. Fraudsters…

January 5, 2006 · Sophos
Sophos: top ten viruses in December 2005

Sober-Z virus reaches pandemic proportions, reports Sophos Sophos, a world leader in protecting businesses against viruses, spyware and spam, has revealed the…

January 4, 2006 · nytimes.com
Viewing images in Microsoft Windows might be dangerous

Microsoft said Tuesday it would be at least a week before it could fix a recently discovered weakness that might let an attacker take control of a computer…

January 4, 2006 · azstarnet.com
Fighting crime in cyberspace

Fighting crime in cyberspace requires vigilance The Star's view: Caution and a heavy dose of common sense will go a long way toward reducing identity theft and…

January 3, 2006 · gameshout.com
Hacking Xbox

The hacker community is all abuzz about the fun new things they can do with the Xbox 360. Those crazy Xbox 360 hackers are at it again. It seems a group…

January 3, 2006 · thejournalnews.com
Id theft bill

New Jersey has joined a handful of states with something that New York and the federal government lack — a law to give people some protection against identity…

January 2, 2006 · spotlightingnews.com
Top 10 viruses, computer crimes, spyware

Panda Software presents the ranking of the viruses and spyware most frequently detected by the Panda ActiveScan online security solution in 2005. In first…

January 1, 2006 · meridianbooster.com
Online banking thefts

It turns out online banking is not only convenient for users, but con artists as well. A recent trend of unexplained withdrawals and in some cases bankruptcies…