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McAfee warns of dodgy app stores and fake Flappy Birds

McAfee warns of dodgy app stores and fake Flappy Birds

Risky behaviour from mobile users drives up malware threat, claims McAfee.
Jane McCallion Jun 26 2014, 12:15AM Security
Fake Google apps removed from Window Phone Store

Fake Google apps removed from Window Phone Store

Each had a US$1.99 price tag.
Marcos Colón Apr 4 2014, 6:22AM Mobility
Analysis: Is the Internet Explorer IQ test a fake?

Analysis: Is the Internet Explorer IQ test a fake?

Inconsistencies point to elaborate hoax.
Ry Crozier Aug 4 2011, 7:23AM Security
Grey market

Grey market

Cisco's war on fake stuff continues.
Liam Tung May 30 2011, 1:16PM Collaboration
Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

Apple 'refusing support' for Mac malware clean-up

Accused of washing hands of fake antivirus problem.
Stewart Mitchell May 20 2011, 10:06AM Services
Cisco warranty scammer gets seven years prison

Cisco warranty scammer gets seven years prison

Pair to pay US$18 million restitution to vendor.
Liam Tung May 6 2011, 2:44PM Security
Iran targets Gmail and Skype with fake SSL hack

Iran targets Gmail and Skype with fake SSL hack

Hotmail, Gmail, Skype and more were targeted by fake security certificate attacks
Nicole Kobie Mar 25 2011, 9:26AM Security
Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

Three people indicted in $100m scareware operation

Authorities attempt to reclaim cash from Ukrainian bank.
Iain Thomson May 31 2010, 8:47AM Security
Customers warned of counterfeits at computer fairs

Customers warned of counterfeits at computer fairs

Electronics seizures potentially worth $2.2m in 2009.
Liz Tay Mar 29 2010, 9:34AM Sales & Marketing
Twitter users under attack again

Twitter users under attack again

Phishing messages hit the micro blogging site.
Phil Muncaster Feb 22 2010, 10:14AM Software
Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Commentary: Microsoft can help kill fake antivirus threat

Redmond should whitelist legitimate security firms.
Munir Kotadia Oct 21 2009, 1:10PM Security
Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

Fake Twitter accounts lead to scareware sites

Fake profiles auto-generated.
Phil Muncaster Sep 22 2009, 11:25AM News
Warning: Facebook phishing attacks continue

Warning: Facebook phishing attacks continue

Symantec said Facebook attacks are rife again, with cybercriminals looking to lure trusting users to fake sites, via phishing emails, and obtain personal data for their own financial gain.

Staff Writers Jul 3 2009, 10:49AM Security
"Fake" Rudd email: Why wasn't it checked?

"Fake" Rudd email: Why wasn't it checked?

Five minutes is all it takes to authenticate an email, according to one IT security expert.
Lilia Guan Jun 25 2009, 6:00AM Security
Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Scammers dial up Western Union attack

Malware authors have begun using a wave of fake money transfer forms to infect new systems, say researchers.
Shaun Nichols May 28 2009, 12:04PM Security
Fake 'Yahoo sold to Microsoft' spam boosts Rustock botnet

Fake 'Yahoo sold to Microsoft' spam boosts Rustock botnet

A new large-scale botnet has been spotted forwarding what appears to be real news headlines about Microsoft, George Bush and Al Qaeda in an attempt to infect users.
Staff Writers Jul 27 2008, 8:42AM Security
Fake websites fool investors

Fake websites fool investors

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has warned Australian investors to beware of websites claiming to represent international regulators.
Staff Writers Mar 31 2005, 5:34PM Security

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