Tag Archives: phishing

Osama bin Laden death “video” used as computer scam hook

Posted on May 7, 2011 by admin

BOSTON (Reuters) – Computer hackers are exploiting the fascination with the death of Osama bin Laden to spread malicious software through scams that promise access to videos of the historic killing. One of the campaigns targets Facebook users, who receive … Continue reading →

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BitDefender Offers Users Tips on How to Avoid Falling Victim to Mobile Phishing Scams

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

Fake Scotiabank® login page highlights the danger of mobile banking phishing scams Continue reading →

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Gadgets Bring New Opportunities for Hackers

Posted on December 28, 2010 by admin

Researchers at Mocana recently discovered they could hack into a best-selling Internet-ready HDTV model with unsettling ease. Continue reading →

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Filet-O-Phish: details stolen in Maccas hack

Posted on December 28, 2010 by admin

McDonald’s has lost thousands of customer details to a hacker, including names, phone numbers and street and email addresses. The fast food chain is also warning of pending phishing scams.

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