Entries in 'scam' (9)
Gangs make millions from cold call scareware scams
NEWSCriminal gangs are using cold calling operations to con unsuspecting internet users into paying to download malware disguised as anti-virus software, security professionals have warned.
Spanish firm charged with selling 'poison-ware'
NEWSThree managers of a Spanish software provider have been arrested after allegedly selling poisoned software to over 1000 customers over 12 years.
Microsoft acts to cut down cyber crime
NEWSMicrosoft has launched a programme aimed at cutting down cyber crime and reducing potential losses from online fraud.
420,000 scam emails sent every hour in UK
NEWSBrits receive over 420,000 scam emails every hour, researchers have found.
UK Lords: Anti-piracy scheme is ?a scam?
NEWSSeveral members of the House of Lords have strongly criticised law firms that send letters to alleged copyright infringers demanding payments with the threat of legal action.
Scareware scam tricks millions
NEWSSymantec has stated that around 43 million people have been duped by ‘scareware’ phishing scams over the course of the last year.
Google Mail targeted by scammers
NEWSGoogle has confirmed that its Gmail service has been targeted by an "industry-wide phishing scheme".
Hotmail passwords posted online
NEWSMicrosoft has confirmed that the passwords of some of its Hotmail users were posted to a website, but had since been taken down.
Recession fuels cyber crime
NEWSThe US Internet Fraud Complaint Centre has reported a rise in cyber crime for the first time in three years, with fraud losses reaching a record high of $265 million.
