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Despicable cyber-slugs exploiting Boston Marathon bombing with Trojan attack

Despicable, but it's always inevitable in the wake of any human tragedy. Cyberslugs (I won't elevate them to cybercriminal status, though they are certainly criminals) are using the Boston Marathon bombing to spread malware. Spam emails claim to contain a link to video of the bombing. The links...

Beware of Easter holiday scams

I know I probably don't have to mention this, but beware of scammers targeting the Easter holiday. Same tricks, different holiday. (I know this is a bit late in coming since it's already late on Easter Sunday, but it's just as valid for next year.) Some examples:

• Emails with the subject...

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I am in my second year of using

Beware tax agency phishing scams

It's that time of the year again: Tax...

Beware “changlog” spam: It’s malware

If you receive any email with a subject line similar to "Re: Changlog 10.2011," or something similar, delete it immediately: it's malware. This isn't a new one, it just seems to be going through a resurgence at the moment. Sophos identified it and wrote about it in February...

Humor: The History of Spam

Hilarious! And just what the doctor ordered for a stressful Monday... [brightcove]

“Glory Johnson” loves me

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The death of spam is imminent!

Well, if Microsoft,...

Beware fake iTunes gift certificate malware

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