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Phishing for Apple IDs

08
Oct
2012

The Websense® ThreatSeeker® Network has detected a phishing campaign whose potential victims are holders of an Apple ID account. An Apple ID allows you to buy new apps, make a customer workshop reservation at an Apple Retail Store, or buy music and multimedia content from the iTunes Store. You can also buy applications for Mac OS X as well as […]

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Hook, line and sinker: the dangers of Location-Based Services

04
Oct
2012

Any new technology involves potential risks as well as potential benefits. Location-Based Services (LBS) are a case in point. Mobile apps using geolocation information are increasingly popular, offering people new ways to connect with nearby friends or find people with shared interests. Advertisers can tempt nearby customers with coupons and discounts, targeting people around the […]

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Scam Disguised As WhatsApp for Facebook

22
Aug
2012

We were alerted to a scam that is currently found on Facebook. It’s worth noting that this scam uses the mobile messaging app WhatsApp. Users may encounter this scam via Facebook notification requests or contacts’ “Likes”. The scam takes off like a typical scam: users are redirected to a fake WhatsApp Facebook page that requires […]

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