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The insecurity paradox

29

Aug

2011

The formula here attempts to explain a paradox in security analysis: If it is true that security is only as strong as its weakest link, why are not those who use insecure passwords, skip installing security patches, avoid updating or using antivirus software, and in general act insecure – not hacked and exploited continuously? Because they do not! […]

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SpyEye Behind Cyber-fraud

04

Aug

2011

SpyEye is now very well known within all security communities and security blogs of the world.The latest version of the SpyEye tool includes very powerful capabilities, specifically designed to steal sensitive data from Windows users conducting monetary transactions over the Internet. The Trojan tool is sold on the underground market and in cybercrime forums to […]

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Compromised Twitter accounts spam out money-making adverts

01

Aug

2011

Compromised Twitter accounts are once again being used by criminals to spam out adverts to unsuspecting users. In the latest attack, Direct Messages (DMs) have been sent between Twitter users promoting a “make money fast” website. A typical message looks like this: I made $XXX today – check out how I made it [LINK] (In […]

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