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Michael Jackson spam email proliferates, spreads viruses - 7.2.2009
Surging popular interest in the wake of Michael Jackson's death last week has set off a bonanza of related spam email, some of which contains malicious links, viruses and scams designed to ensnare curious recipients.
New spam tactic: Spam profiles on social networks - 6.29.2009
Spammers have been creating profiles on social networking sites to attract unsuspecting users through spam friend requests and messages, according to Google researcher Jason Morrison, writing on the Google webmaster blog.
Spammers exploit Michael Jackson's death - 6.26.2009
The death of pop icon Michael Jackson on Thursday is already being exploited by cybercriminals sending spam emails with subject lines and messages related to the news, IT security firm Sophos said.
Fake Microsoft Outlook update contains virus for ID theft - 6.23.2009
Spam email purporting to be a "critical update" for Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express contains a link to download a malicious program that can steal personal information from a user's computer, including login credentials and credit card information, Trend Micro reported Monday.
Chinese penny-stock spammers plead guilty - 6.22.2009
Five people connected to an illegal spamming campaign that sought to pump up sales of Chinese penny stocks pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and violating the CAN-SPAM Act.
Fake Twitter invites spreading email worm - 6.22.2009
Spam emails that appear to be invitations to join the micro-blogging site Twitter have been spreading a mass email worm that can steal email addresses from a user's PC. Symantec reported last week that the fake invites can be spotted because legitimate invites contain a URL link in the body.
Twitter used for DDOS attacks on Iranian sites - 6.19.2009
Tech-savvy Iranians have been using social networking sites such as Twitter and YouTube to transmit information about protests against that country's ruling regime since a disputed election on Friday.
'Big Brother' phishing emails spotted - 6.16.2009
Cyber-scammers are jumping on the popularity of the UK version of the reality-TV show Big Brother in phishing emails that attempt to get recipients to divulge personal information, according to researchers at security vendor Symantec.
'Group A' spear-phishing attackers re-emerge - 6.12.2009
An Eastern European gang of cybercriminals known as Group A has re-emerged after several months without activity to launch a new spear-phishing attack targeting small business owners, the Washington Post reported.
3FN shutdown tied to drop in spam from Pushdo botnet - 6.10.2009
Security vendors are reporting a drop in spam since a federal court ordered the shutdown of alleged rogue ISP Pricewert, also known as 3FN. The Federal Trade Commission said the company hosted command-and-control servers for a number of spam-producing botnets.
McAfee spam report: Obama's first 100 days of spam - 6.1.2009
As spam volumes reached new highs in the first quarter of the year, web security researchers identified spam messages "branded" so as to appear to be coming from legitimate websites, image spam and headline spam as major trends to watch out for.
Gmail users reporting major spam uptick - 6.1.2009
Users of Google's free webmail service Gmail have been tweeting like crazy on Twitter that their inboxes are being inundated with spam.
Spam report: Social networking accounts more effective for spam - 5.27.2009
Spammers have learned some creative new techniques for cracking spam filters and spam levels rose to more than 90 percent in May, according to a new report from IT security firm Symantec.
Spam volume doubled since April 1st - 5.22.2009
The daily spam volume has doubled since April 1st, according to the German email security provider eleven GmbH. The company said Thursday that its security experts noticed a spike in spam traffic beginning May 5th, after a significant ramp-up in the second half of April.
Facebook 'mygener.im' spam spotted - 5.8.2009
Users of the popular Facebook social network reported finding spam messages in their inboxes Thursday asking them to click on a link to an adware website. The messages said "look at mygener.im."
Web security firm warns of malicious search engines - 5.7.2009
Cybercriminals are starting to create their own search engines to lead users to malicious pages, often created for distributing malware, according to a report from a major web security firm.
Facebook fights phishing attacks with new security partner - 5.1.2009
Facebook users were targeted by a phishing scam this week that tricked users of the popular social network into clicking on a link to a malicious website for the purpose of stealing login information.
Cyber Secure Institute: Conficker outbreak could cost $9.1 bn - 4.23.2009
A major outbreak of the Conficker worm could cost the U.S. economy $9.1 billion to clean up, according to the Cyber Secure Institute (CSI), a Washington, DC advocacy and research organization launched in December.
Ford Motor Company used in black hat SEO attacks - 4.20.2009
A major network security research firm last week detected a black hat search engine optimization (SEO) attack using searches for automaker Ford-related terms to distribute malware on the internet.
Cyberattacks, spam grew at alarming rate in 2008, report says - 4.14.2009
Threats from cybercriminals, spammers and computer viruses continued to grow at an alarming pace in 2008, according to the latest Internet Security Threat Report from network security firm Symantec.
Tax deadline draws near, phishing attacks rise - 4.13.2009
Email security experts and the Internal Revenue Service are warning that tax day-related phishing attacks are on the rise, with the federal tax deadline this Wednesday.
Financial crisis has more concerned about identity theft - 4.7.2009
A survey of consumer attitudes shows that more Americans are concerned about identity theft than their personal safety, according to technology firm Unysis.
Virtumondo trojan can jump to USB devices - 3.20.2009
Security researchers said yesterday that that the computer trojan known as Virtumondo is infecting computers through the autorun feature, which allows it to jump to USB thumb drives and other removable devices.
Waledac: There's a bomb in your city - 3.17.2009
A new spam email is circulating that attempts to distribute the Waledac trojan through the use of false news concerning an exploded bomb in the user's city, according to various security firms.
Cybersquatters spur record number of complaints - 3.17.2009
The release of new domain names later this year has intellectual property holders worried about the growing trend of cybersquatting, which drew a record number of complaints in 2008 from organizations.
Romainian police arrest 20 suspects in phishing attacks - 3.16.2009
Romainian police last week arrested up to 20 people in connection with phishing attacks.
Facebook spammers under restraining order - 3.12.2009
Facebook last week obtained a temporary restraining order against three alleged cybercriminals who were engaging in a phishing and spamming scheme that compromised a number of Facebook accounts.
Stimulus package benefiting cybercriminals too - 3.5.2009
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission warned users of cybercriminals taking advantage of President Obama's stimulus package to create timely phishing scams.
Waledac returns to spread malicious love - 2.9.2009
The Waledac botnet is apparently using another upcoming holiday in an attempt to spread spam emails with embedded malicious links in a seemingly innocent Valentine's Day message.
Waledac worm celebrates Valentine's Day with spam - 1.28.2009
After littering inboxes with presidential inauguration spam emails last week, the cybercriminals behind the Waledac worm have reportedly shifted its focus from politics to the upcoming holiday Valentine's Day.
More spam and malicious links out there - 1.22.2009
In the past six months, approximately 84 percent of emails were spam with a high majority of the messages containing malicious links, according to a new report. This is a 3 percent rise from the previous report.
News story as spam - 1.12.2009
Last week cybercriminals took advantage of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict with an emailed CNN story containing an embedded malicious link.
Twitter gets attacked with old-school technique - 1.5.2009
The status-update website currently has a phishing scam spreading throughout its network that asks users to click on a malicious link that will send a spam tweet to an account's followers.
New worm with evolved tricks - 12.26.2008
Security officials and blogs issued a warning about the Waledac worm making the holiday rounds through a spam email urging users to visit a website claiming it has a Christmas card addressed to them.
Spammer fined $100K in New Zealand - 12.23.2008
A New Zealand court has found a man guilty of sending at least two million spam emails about penis-enlargement pills and ordered to pay a hefty fine.
Do Macs need anti malware software? - 12.19.2008
Some well-known web security companies are releasing software specific for Mac users in an effort to offer protection to a community that, in the past, has dealt with cyberattacks on a minimal level.
Cybercrimals to evolve in 2009 - 12.16.2008
A new report released on Monday predicts cybercriminals utilizing more direct and creative attacks next year in ways that will make them harder to detect.
Are they human? No, they're spammers - 12.11.2008
As spam levels continue to rise, a security blog points to this year's security-breaching trend of cybercriminals using legitimate email providers.
Spam increasing despite McColo takedown - 12.10.2008
After nearly a month since McColo was shut down after a connection to spammers was discovered, the level of emailed advertisements has increased, rendering the takedown almost irrelevant.
Penis-pill spam email returns - 12.8.2008
A botnet that was castrated with the shutdown of McColo last month has apparently returned to email accounts to ask why you don't want to be a bigger man.
Another day, another McDonald's warning - 12.3.2008
Malware is apparently one of the new menu items at McDonald's this holiday season.
McDonald's phish bad for computer health - 12.2.2008
A new phishing scam is targeting McDonald's customers through a satisfaction survey that promises money in exchange for personal financial information.
Online crooks becoming more patient - 11.25.2008
Internet criminals are being more patient and sophisticated in their methods, it has been claimed.
Spam drops after McColo shut down - 11.13.2008
Spam mail levels dropped significantly immediately following hosting provider McColo being shut down, it has been reported.
Phishing scams drop off during holidays - 10.29.2008
Fraudsters take time away from launching phishing scams during holiday periods, new research has suggested.
Hackers spamming from legit accounts - 10.27.2008
Hackers have begun spamming users from legitimate email accounts, making the automated tracking and blocking of this kind of email filtering more difficult, it has been claimed.
Commerce customers in Kansas targeted - 10.23.2008
Customers with Commerce Bank have been warned that they may be targeted by an email phishing scam which attempts to trick them into handing over sensitive account information.
ISPs need better web filters - 9.5.2008
Internet service providers (ISPs) need to do more to protect clients from botnets and other security threats by improving antivirus protection and web filters, it has been claimed.
Spam attack uses second news agency as front to attacks - 8.25.2008
Internet users continue to be struck with spam mail messages posing as an international news agency, it has been reported.
Consumers 'buying into spam' - 8.22.2008
A significant number of internet users are buying products advertised in spam mail, it has been reported.
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