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Convicted murderer gets new trial after computer virus destroys data

04

Jan

2012

It seems like the plot twist in a bad TV show – but it’s true. A computer virus infection has helped a convicted killer get a new trial. In July 2009, a Miami jury convicted Randy Chaviano, of Hialeah, Florida, of second degree murder. Many might have thought it was the end of story when, […]

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Ambulance service disrupted by computer virus infection

14

Nov

2011

The St John Ambulance service in New Zealand fell victim to a computer virus infection last week, according to media reports, which disabled its automated response systems across the country. The service, which provides 90% of the emergency and non-emergency ambulance cover for the New Zealand population, was struck by a malware attack on Wednesday […]

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Microsoft dumps partner over telephone scam claims

21

Sep

2011

One of Microsoft’s Gold Partners has had its relationship with the software giant unceremoniously terminated, after being revealed to be orchestrating a telephone support scam. Comantra, based in India, are said to have cold-called computer users in the UK, Australia, Canada and elsewhere, claiming to offer assistance in cleaning up virus infections. The bogus support […]

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