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July 26, 2004
'Bin
Laden' suicide virus threatens web
ABC Online - Australia
The virus was attached to a message that was posted on over 30,000 newsgroups
and is not being spread via e-mail, said online security vendor Sophos.
New
Strategies Emerging in Spyware Fight
E-Commerce Times - USA
If you use the latest antivirus packages and run a firewall, you don't
have to worry about spyware intrusion, right? Wrong, say leading security
experts.
July 23, 2004
The
weakest security link? You
ZDNet.com - USA
... And even today, security experts say very little is being done to
educate employees on antivirus techniques and company policies relating
to information ..
How
to increase your online security
Wisconsin Technology Network - Madison,WI,USA We have all seen or heard
the security expert stand in front of the seminar audience, hold up
his or her laptop and ask, "How can we make this secure.
Online
security threats
Computer Crime Research Center - Ukraine What do you see as the biggest
online security threats today? What are your clients most worried about?
The key threats to deal ...
Identity
Theft: The Consequences of Clicking 'Yes'
Digital Silence - Pennsylvania,United States ... an increase of Spam.
Here are some tips for consumers to protect their online identity and
stop identity theft. Do not click "yes ...
July 21, 2004
Security
Tip: Changing Antivirus Protection
PC Magazine
Most antivirus products provide a year of updates once you open the
box, with the option to buy extended update plans. While this can keep
you protected, sometimes it's better to move to a new product...
We
strongly recommend Bitdefender Antivirus 
Antivirus
companies warn about Bagle.AG threat
ComputerWorld - USA (IDG NEWS SERVICE)
Antivirus companies are warning of another virulent new version of the
Bagle e-mail worm, dubbed Bagle.AG...
July 20, 2004
22
ways to foil credit card thieves
MSN Money - USA
By Liz Pulliam Weston. In some ways, credit card fraud isn’t the
problem it’s often made out to be. ... Well, for one, credit card
fraud is a hassle.
Half
of credit card problems are Web related
The Register - London,England,UK
The Investors Chronicle article left the impression that the Internet
is somehow sparking a new type of credit card fraud, but it ain't necessarily
so.
Internet
Explorer besieged by hackers and critics
Seattle Times - Seattle,WA,USA
Internet Explorer is the new turf in the escalating battle over online
security, and Microsoft is scrambling to get more control.
First
Windows CE virus emerges
ComputerWorld - USA
... spread?" If the user agrees, the virus appends itself to all
.exe files not already infected in the current directory, according
to antivirus vendor Symantec...
July 19, 2004
Net
credit card fraud warning issued
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia The banking
ombudsman has issued a warning to merchants about internet credit card
fraud following a number of complaints from small business bank customers.
'Phishing'
uses e-mail to commit identity theft
Omaha World Herald - Omaha,NE,USA
BY BRIAN KLADKO. Don't click on links in e-mail, especially unsolicited
e-mail. If it refers you to a site you want to visit, open ...
Also see
our examples of Phishing attempts
Identiy
Theft
WTVY - Dothan,AL,USA
President Bush has signed a bill stiffening penalties for identity theft,
saying criminals who steal someone's good name can now expect to go
to jail.
Security
Researchers Debunk Atak Worm-Al Qaeda Link
eWeek - USA
By Daniel Drew Turner. A new variant of the Atak worm, initially dubbed
Atak.B, has been reported by most antivirus companies. However...
Anti-Phishing
Group Forms to Fight Identity Theft
E-Commerce Times - USA
Phishing and spoofing are a kind of bait-and-switch often used for identity
theft. Gartner vice president and research director.
Non-Technical
internet security is the key
VNUNet.com - London,England,UK
Phishing is not a technically sophisticated crime.'. As with so many
software systems, online security would be perfect if it wasn't for
the user.
New
Bagle variant seen in the wild
ComputerWorld - USA
JULY 16, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - Antivirus software companies late
yesterday and early today began warning e-mail users that the persistent
Bagle virus has...
IPODS
and USB Drives Pose Network Security Risk
netsecurity.about.com - USA
There are typically many layers of security including perimeter firewalls
and intrusion detection systems (IDS), email server antivirus and even
antivirus.
July 13, 2004
Identity
Theft Case Study for Profilers, Detectives, FBI and ...
WebWire (press release) - Atlanta,GA,USA Domestic Identity Theft Places
Family Assets at Risk. ... The Evil Stepmother's Identity Theft Scams
and Tools of the Trade are exposed.
Lovegate
Worm Comes Back to Life
PC World - USA
... both Symantec and McAfee, the new Lovgate variants--Lovgate.AE and
Lovgate.AH--target Microsoft's Windows applications and will disable
antivirus software and ...
Shop
till you dot.drop
VNUNet.com - London,England,UK
... should always try to use your credit card rather than a debit card
for online transactions, as it will usually entitle you to protection
against loss or fraud. ...
Also
read our Safe Online Shopping Guide
Computer
Security: Who Is Responsible?
PC Magazine - USA
... Too often they emphasize point solutions, such as a standalone antivirus
product, when what consumers need is a more comprehensive solution that
includes ...
July 8, 2004
Fear
of viruses on the rise in Europe
ElectricNews.net - Dublin,Ireland
Almost a quarter of respondents (22 percent) said the changing face
of virus threats means traditional antivirus products will be obsolete
within the decade.
Bagle
Virus hits version 30 and goes wild
Pocket-lint.co.uk - UK
If your antivirus software hasn’t auto updated, visit your own
sites and update your software firewalls for good measure.
July 7, 2004
Bug
hijacks bank accounts, credit cards
New Zealand Herald - Auckland,New Zealand ... attacks. Through Xtra's
online security section, customers were given information about anti-spyware
tools, with links to suppliers.
Web
worry stops one in five shopping online
VNUNet.com - London,England,UK
Despite the growing popularity of the internet and e-commerce, many
UK surfers are still too worried about online security to take the plunge
and begin ...
Fear
of viruses and poor protection grows
ZDNet.com - USA ...
The greatest concern to the antivirus industry, however, will be the
fact that many businesses believe time is running out for companies
whose protection from ...
Credit
card, cyber crimes claiming more police focus
Stamford Advocate - Stamford,CT,USA
By Christina SN Lewis. STAMFORD -- Credit card fraud and identity theft
are crimes that plague consumers and cost millions of dollars.
Threat
from malicious software grows
The Desert Sun - Palm Springs,CA,USA
COACHELLA VALLEY -- Software programs that load onto computers without
consumers’ knowledge and hinder the machines’ performance
have become such a problem ...
The
Perfect Crime – Identity Theft in the 21st Century
Emediawire - USA
According to author and privacy expert, Johnny May, it’s only
a matter of time before you become a victim of identity theft. (PRWEB
...
Keystroke-loggers
next big online security threat
New Zealand Herald - Auckland,New Zealand
... on the lookout for early signs of phishing expeditions and other
online fraud. ... Credit card agency MasterCard has also started an
anti-phishing programme and is ...
Cyber-crime
crackdown halts virus spread in June
VNUNet.com - London,England,UK ... turned out to be one of the quietest
months so far this year in terms of the number and severity of virus
attacks, according to antivirus specialist Kaspersky ...
Businesses
warned of Doomsday II as new virus unleashed on net
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
... Its discovery comes a few days after online security companies uncovered
a "trojan" designed to harvest internet banking details. ...
Identity
theft laws get tougher
Biloxi Sun Herald - Biloxi,MS,USA
... The Consumer Protection Division of the attorney general's office
offers an identity theft packet with a variety of information such as
resolving related ...
Microsoft
dismisses antivirus acquisition rumours
Silicon.com - UK
"In the antivirus space we have to work really closely with the
antivirus vendors because we don't want to natively impact their business.".
July 1, 2004
Innovative
Software Introduces Identity Theft System
Local Tech Wire - Fort Mill,SC,USA
CHARLOTTE – Innovative Software Solutions is rolling out its “Identity
Theft Case Management System”, an online solution designed to
help financial ...
Basic
steps to improving your personal online security
IT Manager's Journal - Fremont,CA,USA
... most of the attempts to violate security have as the ultimate goal
to gather confidential information of some sort. In this digital age,
our online avatars are ...
Also
see our Basic Computer Security Guide
There
is no anti-spyware silver bullet
The Register - London,England,UK
Spyware has both good and bad properties that make it difficult for
traditional antivirus software to identify and clean up, leaving only
a handful of consumer ...
Hackers
Manipulating Internet Explorer Add-Ons
Netcraft - UK
... malware. The close integration with Internet Explorer allows browser
helpers to go undetected by many antivirus programs. Microsoft ...
