Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up 

Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

In Applications - By Stewart Mitchell, 20 May 2011 2:51 PM
Macs have been targeted by a major malware attack, with experts saying the Apple platform's popularity means it's reached a security tipping point.
Sophos: mobile malware scandal 'damages' industry 

Sophos: mobile malware scandal 'damages' industry

In Hackers - By Stewart Mitchell, 28 March 2011 9:56 AM
Accusations in wake of Chinese TV expose of alleged malware scam.
Hackers fake SSL certificates for web services 

Hackers fake SSL certificates for web services

In Crypto - By Ry Crozier, 24 March 2011 3:29 PM
Sophisticated attack thought to be state-sponsored.
Sophos warns over fake MS update worm 

Sophos warns over fake MS update worm

In Applications - By Stewart Mitchell, 6 January 2011 1:01 PM
Spammers target users with bogus attachment.
Fake anti-virus skyrockets in 2010 

Fake anti-virus skyrockets in 2010

In Applications - By Tom Brewster, 18 November 2010 1:59 PM
Rogueware situation "very serious".
Latest Zeus attack propagated via fake iTunes receipt 

Latest Zeus attack propagated via fake iTunes receipt

In Web/client - By Angela Moscaritolo, 6 October 2010 10:34 AM
Attackers are sending out spam messages spoofing an iTunes store receipt.
Fake TweetDeck update on Twitter leads to trojan 

Fake TweetDeck update on Twitter leads to trojan

In Messaging - By Angela Moscaritolo, 1 September 2010 2:00 PM
Updates sent by hacked Twitter accounts.
Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation 

Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

In Hackers - By Iain Thomson, 31 May 2010 9:47 AM
Authorities attempt to reclaim cash from Ukrainian bank.
Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software 

Google reports huge rise in fake antivirus software

In Web/client - By Iain Thomson, 28 April 2010 1:34 PM
Fake AV now accounts for 15 per cent of online malware.
Malware writers begin to target Google's Chrome browser 

Malware writers begin to target Google's Chrome browser

In Applications - By Daniel Long, 20 April 2010 4:40 PM
Just because you're using Chrome doesn't mean you're necessarily immune to malware. An unsolicited email is circulating which prompts Google Chrome users to install a fake ...
Webroot warns of fake Windows update scam 

Webroot warns of fake Windows update scam

In Web/client - 12 March 2010 11:50 AM
Convincing dialogue box likely to snare victims.
Twitter users under attack again 

Twitter users under attack again

In Messaging - By Phil Muncaster, 22 February 2010 11:09 AM
Phishing messages hit the micro blogging site.
Cybercrooks fake the death of Bill Cosby 

Cybercrooks fake the death of Bill Cosby

In Web/client - By Shaun Nichols, 9 February 2010 1:29 PM
New malware hoax touts passing of comedy legend.
Waledac spreading through fake New Year's e-cards 

Waledac spreading through fake New Year's e-cards

In Hackers - By Angela Moscaritolo, 6 January 2010 11:59 AM
Exploits vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash and Reader, and Internet Explorer.
FBI warns of scareware threat 

FBI warns of scareware threat

In Applications - By Phil Muncaster, 14 December 2009 9:55 AM
Fake AV scams have already cost users A$164m.
Most dangerous Christmas yet for data loss 

Most dangerous Christmas yet for data loss

In Risk - By Dan Raywood, 7 December 2009 11:15 AM
Fraudsters get ready for silly season.
Twilight mania feeds malware writers 

Twilight mania feeds malware writers

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 19 November 2009 1:45 PM
Fervour over film saga makes easy prey for cyber fiends.
RSA shuts down scam site 

RSA shuts down scam site

In Web/client - 16 November 2009 11:30 AM
Job seekers duped by shipping criminals.
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat 

Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

In Web/client - By Munir Kotadia, 21 October 2009 1:20 PM
Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom 

Victims of 'rogueware' forced to pay ransom

In Applications - By Phil Muncaster, 16 October 2009 11:24 AM
Fraudsters demand money to release locked PCs.
New Twitter worm strikes 

New Twitter worm strikes

In Messaging - By Chuck Miller, 24 September 2009 9:40 AM
Uses direct message feature.
Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites 

Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

In Messaging - By Phil Muncaster, 22 September 2009 11:25 AM
Fake profiles auto-generated.
Rogueware traps users with "green" promise 

Rogueware traps users with "green" promise

In Applications - By Chuck Miller, 4 September 2009 10:36 AM
Promises to save forests in 'Amazonia'.
Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files 

Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 2 September 2009 11:14 AM
Claims that program rewards installing malware.
Twitter users infected by Koobface virus 

Twitter users infected by Koobface virus

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 13 July 2009 11:12 AM
Micro-blogging site Twitter has been hit by the Koobface virus.
Britney Spears Twitpic account hacked, fake death posted 

Britney Spears Twitpic account hacked, fake death posted

In Messaging - By Dan Kaplan, 30 June 2009 10:42 AM
Reports of the death of Britney Spears have been greatly exaggerated -- and caused by hackers.
"Fake" Rudd email: Why wasn't it checked? 

"Fake" Rudd email: Why wasn't it checked?

In Messaging - By Lilia Guan, 25 June 2009 10:07 AM
Five minutes is all it takes to authenticate an email, according to one IT security expert.
Fake Microsoft "critical update" spam propagating trojan 

Fake Microsoft "critical update" spam propagating trojan

In Hackers - By Angela Moscaritolo, 23 June 2009 10:38 AM
A new outbreak of spam claims to be a critical update for Microsoft Outlook, but the message really aims to infect users with the information-stealing trojan ZBot, security ...
Commonwealth Bank phishing scam changes its MO 

Commonwealth Bank phishing scam changes its MO

In Messaging - By Angela Moscaritolo, 4 June 2009 10:52 AM
A new attack targeting Outlook users has morphed from trying to retrieve login credentials to attempting to infect users with fake anti-virus products.
Scammers dial up Western Union attack 

Scammers dial up Western Union attack

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 28 May 2009 11:35 AM
Malware authors have begun using a wave of fake money transfer forms to infect new systems, say researchers.
Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus 

Cybercriminals begin to use Twitter 'Mikeyy' worm to spread fake anti-virus

In Messaging - By Dan Raywood, 16 April 2009 11:15 AM
The Mikeyy worm has allowed spammers to spread fake anti-virus products via malicious links.
Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers 

Fake anti-virus downloads put US$10,800 a day into the pockets of scammers

In Hackers - By Dan Raywood, 23 March 2009 11:18 AM
Cybercriminals are making around US$2 million a year from scams involving fake anti-virus software.
Hackers use Natasha Richardson news to spread fake anti-virus software 

Hackers use Natasha Richardson news to spread fake anti-virus software

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 20 March 2009 11:01 AM
Hackers are using the news of actress Natasha Richardson's death to spread malicious fake anti-virus products.
Phishers use TinyURL to trick users into accessing fake sites 

Phishers use TinyURL to trick users into accessing fake sites

In Hackers - By Dan Raywood, 6 February 2009 10:52 AM
Phishers are using the TinyURL function to hide destinations from unsuspecting users.
Malware delivered in parking ticket scam 

Malware delivered in parking ticket scam

In Hackers - By Dan Raywood, 6 February 2009 10:45 AM
Trojans are being distributed through a real-life scam involving fake parking tickets.
Fake Beyonce, Victoria Beckham LinkedIn pages carry malware 

Fake Beyonce, Victoria Beckham LinkedIn pages carry malware

In Messaging - By Angela Moscaritolo, 8 January 2009 11:07 AM
Researchers have identified malicious links present on fake LinkedIn profiles claiming to belong to Beyonce Knowles, Victoria Beckham and about 25 other celebrities.
Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus 

Fake Microsoft email contains "backdoor" virus

In Applications - By Angela Moscaritolo, 13 October 2008 10:09 AM
A fake email making the rounds seemingly comes from Microsoft, but actually contains a trojan.
Facebook flooded with fake profiles 

Facebook flooded with fake profiles

In Messaging - By Phil Muncaster, 8 October 2008 9:38 AM
Spammers and malware writers exploiting site to infect users.
Fake antivirus attacks rise 

Fake antivirus attacks rise

In Applications - By Shaun Nichols, 17 September 2008 10:10 AM
Security experts are warning users to be on the lookout for a new rash of fake antivirus campaigns.
Researchers uncover new tool for building fake YouTube pages 

Researchers uncover new tool for building fake YouTube pages

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 12 September 2008 9:47 AM
A new tool makes it easier for malware spreaders to create bogus YouTube pages.
Fake MSNBC news alerts push spam 

Fake MSNBC news alerts push spam

In Web/client - By Ian Williams, 14 August 2008 9:51 AM
Spammers are changing tactics again slightly, but sticking with the basic new theme of disguising spam under the banner of news.
Faked CNN spam blitz pushes fake Flash 

Faked CNN spam blitz pushes fake Flash

In Messaging - By INQUIRER Staff, 8 August 2008 9:59 AM
Bogus alerts purporting to be from CNN are luring victims to over 1,000 hacked websites pushing fake, malware-infested Flash Player software, Internet security watchdogs have ...
Fake 'Yahoo sold to Microsoft' spam boosts Rustock botnet  

Fake 'Yahoo sold to Microsoft' spam boosts Rustock botnet

In Hackers - 25 July 2008 11:50 AM
A new large-scale botnet has been spotted forwarding what appears to be real news headlines about Microsoft, George Bush and Al Qaeda in an attempt to infect users.
Fake Storm Worm blast claims World War III is here 

Fake Storm Worm blast claims World War III is here

In Web/client - 10 July 2008 11:36 AM
The U.S. Army has just invaded Iran, sparking World War III -- or at least that is what the latest Storm Worm spam campaign wants you to believe.
Fake Microsoft patch spam 

Fake Microsoft patch spam

In Applications - By Sue Marquette Poremba , 3 July 2008 10:05 AM
A new spam attack falsely alerts users to download a Microsoft patch in an attempt to install malicious malware.
Chinese police arrest fake quake hacker 

Chinese police arrest fake quake hacker

In Hackers - By Guy Dixon, 18 June 2008 11:42 AM
Chinese police have arrested a 19 year-old suspected of hacking into a seismology website and falsely warning of a major earthquake, according to state media..
Fake MP3 attack hits 360,000 PCs 

Fake MP3 attack hits 360,000 PCs

In Networks - By Shaun Nichols, 9 May 2008 9:47 AM
Attackers are using fake MP3 files to launch one of the largest malware attacks in recent years, experts warned today..
Fake P2P media files lead to adware attack 

Fake P2P media files lead to adware attack

In Web/client - By Dan Kaplan, 8 May 2008 9:53 AM
Researchers at McAfee said they have detected the largest outbreak of malware in three years, an infection impacting hundreds of thousands of users whose machines contain ...
Fake Department of Justice complaint-spam strikes again 

Fake Department of Justice complaint-spam strikes again

In Messaging - By Jim Carr, 4 March 2008 9:31 AM
In what could presage a rash of tax-time spam emails purportedly from government agencies, security researchers at MX Logic have uncovered an influx of keylogger-laden emails ...
Fake Microsoft anti-spyware site stealing credit card info 

Fake Microsoft anti-spyware site stealing credit card info

In Web/client - By Jim Carr, 16 October 2007 9:47 AM
Security researchers at McAfee Avert Labs have uncovered a fake "AntiSpyware Center" website purporting to be from Microsoft.
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