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ACCC warns of telecommunications refund scam

ACCC warns of telecommunications refund scam

Customers report losing more than $3000 each.
Staff Writers Jun 24 2011, 11:07AM Security
FBI takes down US/Egyptian phishing ring

FBI takes down US/Egyptian phishing ring

Gang transferred cash to bogus accounts.
Iain Thomson Oct 9 2009, 8:10AM Data centre
Australia shows poor resistance to phishing

Australia shows poor resistance to phishing

Around 86 per cent of Australian web users are at risk from online fraud, according to research by security vendor VeriSign.
Staff Writers Jun 29 2009, 2:33PM Security
Attackers phish in many languages

Attackers phish in many languages

Fradusters are taking a multi-lingual approach to phishing attacks, according to RSA Security’s Anti-Fraud Command Center (AFCC).
Staff Writers Apr 27 2006, 2:44PM Security
British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

British man jailed for eBay phishing fraud

A British man has been jailed for four years for masterminding an eBay internet auction swindle which stole computer account details from users and assumed their identities.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2005, 8:30AM Security
Spammers get personal with 'spear-phishing'

Spammers get personal with 'spear-phishing'

Phishers appear to be increasingly targeting specific individuals by spoofing a known or trusted contact with access to confidential data in an attack dubbed 'spear-phishing'.
Fleur Doidge Oct 31 2005, 8:30AM Security
AOL boosts anti-phishing protection

AOL boosts anti-phishing protection

America Online, the online division of Time Warner, has said it plans to step up protections against the illegal gathering of subscribers' sensitive data through fraudulent websites.
Staff Writers Oct 6 2005, 11:45AM Security
Phish on Christmas menu

Phish on Christmas menu

Christmas is coming and phishers are expected to take increased advantage of the holiday season this year to con their way to the bank and credit accounts of computer users worldwide, an IT security vendor has warned.
Fleur Doidge Nov 18 2004, 12:00AM Security

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