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Google responds to Android app Market security with stronger scanning measures

04

Feb

2012

In response to recent reports that malicious apps may have made their way into the official Android Market, Google has responded by announcing a new program to more proactively scan the Market and developer accounts for seemingly malicious apps and highlights and/or remove them before users experience trouble. Traditionally, the barriers of entry for developers […]

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Malware attack poses as bloody photos of Gaddafi’s death

21

Oct

2011

The death of Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi has almost inevitably resulted in cybercriminals taking advantage of the news story, and the general public’s seeming interest in viewing ghoulish photos and videos of his last moments. Malicious hackers have spammed out an attack posing as pictures of Gaddafi’s death, tricking users into believing that they came […]

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FDIC notification malware attack spammed out

30

Aug

2011

Sophos’s worldwide network of honeytraps are intercepting a large amount of malicious email, claiming to come from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). The emails are designed to infect recipients’ computers. Subject line: FDIC Notification Message body: Dear customer, Your account ACH and WIRE transaction have been temporarily suspended for security reasons due to the […]

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