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Credit card one week overdue? Malware disguises itself in spam attack

26

Jul

2011

Have you received an unexpected email telling you that your credit card is one week overdue, and that you must pay the debt within two days or face additional charges? Well, don’t rush to open the attached file – or your computer could be struck by a malware attack. The emails, which have been spammed […]

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Facebook video chat – what could possibly go wrong?

07

Jul

2011

Facebook has just announced its video chat service, though it’s officially named Video Calling. Presumably that gives it a bit more cachet than a mere “chat” service. It’s powered by Skype, which is probably an excellent thing. You have probably already decided whether you trust Skype and its technology, so you’re not sailing entirely into […]

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Sleazy subject lines spammed out with malware

28

Jun

2011

Would files with names like Love-Spots.bat, map-of-love.com, and Love-Map.com pique your interest? If so, your behaviour could be putting your computer’s security at risk. Cybercriminals are spamming out a malicious Trojan horse in large numbers right now, using a variety of sleazy disguises to trick the unwary into opening the attachment. Subject lines include “SUMMER-2011: […]

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