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Malware to target Macs in 2009
Apple Mac users can t afford to be complacent about viruses, with increasing levels of malware targeting the Mac operating system, warns Trend Micro in its annual threat roundup and 2009 forecast.
More Malicious Spam from Pushdo
Here in TRACElabs, our spam traps are able to classify spam emails based on the spambot sender. One of the most established botnets we have been observing is Pushdo. This botnet sends a wide variety of spam and is particularly active in distributing mali
Gmail Chat invaded by Phishing Scam
Google’s e-mail service has been invaded by a phishing scam that is using instant messaging to dupe unsuspecting users into giving up their passwords. Once users’ Gmail chats are hacked, the phishers take over users’ chat accounts and send out messages to
How Attackers Use Your Metadata Against You
To steal your identity, a cybercriminal doesn t have to have direct access to your bank account or other personal information.
Safety Precautions for Monster.com Users after Hack Attack
Monster.com announced on Friday that its database was illegally accessed, and that crooks lifted user data including quot;Monster user IDs and passwords, email addresses, names, phone numbers, and some basic demographic data. quot; The attack extended to
New Spam, Phishing Attacks Centre on Obama Inauguration
With President-elect Barack Obama set to be sworn in to office on Tuesday, businesses should brace for an uptick in inauguration-related spam and phishing, US-CERT has warned. The agency said in an advisory that it has received reports of new junk mail ca
New Phishing Attack Targets Online Banking Sessions With Phony Popups
The so-called "in-session phishing" attack prompts the victim to retype his username and password for the banking site because the online banking session "has expired," for instance, via a popup that purports to be from the victim's bank site, according t
Google Calendar Phishing Scam Resurfaces | timesofitsecurity.com
A phishing campaign that makes use of the Google Calendar features was recently distributed to the users of the service. The same techniques were employed by another Google Calendar-based phishing scam that made the rounds during May and June 2008.
Hackers Hijack Obama's, Britney's Twitter Accounts | timesofitsecurity.com
Hackers hijacked the Twitter accounts of more than 30 celebrities and organizations, including President-Elect Barack Obama, Britney Spears and Fox News, early on Monday, the company confirmed today.
How Outlook Helps Protect You from Viruses, Spam & Phishing
There are many hazards that the Internet can bring to your Inbox, such as viruses, spam, and phishing. This article briefly describes these dangers and how Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 is designed to help protect your computer from them.
10 Security Predictions For 2009
Attackers are now able to create hundreds of thousands of unique malware pieces -- most of which are written with no unique signature so they can circumvent traditional signature and reputation-based, virus-detection software. Attackers will also continue
Security Firm Warns Of New Apple Malware
A Trojan horse application has been found circulating the Internet. If infected, users can end up having their system passwords nabbed, and be redirected to a number of phishing Web sites.
Financial Phishing Increases 103% in a Month
MessageLabs, the leading provider of messaging and web security services to businesses worldwide, today announced that as the credit crisis worsens, there has been an increase in phishing attacks largely spoofing banks, in September and October. Between A
Fake Microsoft Email Contains "Backdoor" Virus
The email has a subject line that reads, “Security Update for OS Microsoft Windows” and supposedly came from the "Microsoft Official Update Center" at a domain named securityassurance[at]microsof[dot]com.
Frame Injection Exploits Google Flaw
Google's Gmail login page can be spoofed for a phishing attack, using a frame injection technique and exploiting a Google domain vulnerability.
New Phishing Attempt Targets Bank Customers
Many people are wondering what to do now that their bank has been acquired in the wake of the lending crisis. Well, whatever you do, don't click on links in e-mails purportedly sent by your bank.
Security firm SonicWall said Thursday that it has been seei
Spam, Malware Spread By Google Groups
Spammers are using thousands of Google Groups to spread unwanted email and malware.
How To Fight Against Online Fraud
Not only can your identity be stolen by those kinds of fraud, but also you can easily loose your credit and your hard earned money. The main key to preventing online fraud is just use common sense and care. Here are some tips you should take into consider
Spear Phishing Attack Unleashes 1.5M Spam Messages
A cunning spear phishing attack late last week allowed hackers to gain access to the University of Otago's staff email server and use it to send out an estimated 1.55 million spam emails in 60 hours.
Phishing Scam Targets MobileMe Users
An e-mail purporting to be from Apple Inc. alerting users to a billing problem is, in fact, a phishing scam that's targeting users of Apple's online service, according to an e-mail forwarded from a Macworld reader.
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