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Recent Articles

Fake Microsoft patch spam makes rounds

July 02, 2008

A new spam attack falsely alerts users to download a Microsoft patch, but when responded to, the user is directed to a page that installs malware on the user's computer.

Deadline arrives for latest PCI standard requirement

June 30, 2008

Companies that aren't in compliance with PCI DSS Section 6.6 risk fines and other losses that could reach into the millions of dollars.

Researchers reveal VoIP vulnerabilities

June 27, 2008

VoIPshield Laboratories has alerted companies that market voice over IP systems of new security vulnerabilities.

Szirbi botnet causes spam to triple in a week

June 25, 2008

Malicious spam has tripled in volume in a week, most of it caused by the Srizbi botnet.

Disgruntled hacker sentenced to five years

June 20, 2008

A network engineer and technical services manager for San Diego's Council of Community Health Clinics was sentenced to 63 months in prison on federal hacking charges.

Malware to blame for porn on state worker's laptop

June 17, 2008

Child porn possession charges were dropped against a Massachusetts man after forensic experts proved his state-issued computer had been infected with malware.

New phishing scam targets child-support recipients

June 16, 2008

A new phishing scheme is targeting EPPICard users, according to the FBI.

FTC says fining would aid in spyware deterrence

June 13, 2008

The Federal Trade Commission wants the power to punish and fine spyware purveyors.

Kaiser Permanente partners with Microsoft on health records

June 10, 2008

Kaiser Permanente and Microsoft are partnering on a new pilot program to provide patients with better access to their medical records.

Threat forecast predicts more Storm, spam, phish

June 05, 2008

Expect more malware, unwelcome email, and social engineering threats as the summer begins.
 
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