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Your Google+ Invite May be Spam

06

Jul

2011

We have recently observed a run of spam that is trying to capitalize on the new social networking platform provided by Google, named Google+. The spam samples are similar to other social network spam messages, which are discussed in one of our previous blogs. Currently, Google is trialing their new venture with limited users; therefore, […]

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NACHA payment rejected – malware (not phishing)

29

Jun

2011

Last week we reported about a large outbreak of emails that inform recipients of rejected IRS payments. The IRS theme has now been replaced with NACHA-themed emails that contain virtually identical content – including links to malware executable s that are presented as “self-extracting” PDF files. NACHA manages the development, administration, and governance of the […]

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Improving Passwords

21

Jun

2011

Troy Hunt, a Microsoft MVP, has done some terrific analysis of the passwords people use. Unfortunately, what has made this possible is the recent trend in hacktivism whereby it is common for hackivists to post the spoils of their attacks online to generate publicity and shame the company being attacked. While this has been bad […]

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