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Volunteer activists expose money laundering websites(04/01/2008)
Criminals frequently use the Internet to recruit ‘money mules’ to gain access to stolen funds gained from their use of banking Trojans, key-loggers, and phishing. People looking for jobs on the Internet are at risk of being targeted by money launderers who use spam messages, job adverts placed on real recruitment sites and illegitimate professional websites to convince the job hunter that they are being offered a genuine employment opportunity... [more]
Malware grew by 100% in 2007(04/12/2007)
According to F-Secure’s annual Data Security Wrap-up, 2007 saw a steep increase in the amount of new malware. In fact the amount of cumulative malware detections doubled during the year, reaching the amount of half a million, indicating that network criminals are producing new malware variants in bulk. F-Secure’s virus labs noticed the following in 2007: * New variants of existing malware and Storm Worm botnet was adapted for much greater... [more]
F-Secure safeguards US General Motors Dealer Equipment customers from Internet security threats(12/11/2007)
GM dealerships rely on the Internet for day-to-day business operations. In order to ensure that business can continue without interruption, the dealerships must protect their desktop computers and networks from the devastating effects of malicious viruses, spam and other malware threats. However, individual dealerships do not always have the IT resources needed to maintain a high level of security. F-Secure® Corporation has announced that Nusp... [more]
Bluewin Security protects Swisscom customers from malware and hackers(07/11/2007)
Swisscom customers can fully enjoy the benefits of their Internet experience without worrying about malware or hacking by subscribing to Bluewin Security. The security package contains a comprehensive set of security features. In addition to protection against viruses, spyware and phishing, it also includes a desktop firewall, as well as child protection software. Bluewin Security offers protection for the whole family and the subscription cov... [more]
Botnets are getting smaller to evade detection(04/10/2007)
Botnets are getting smaller, as criminals seek to ensure their botnet swarms evade detection. F-Secure recently reported that criminal gangs are splitting their botnets into smaller groups in a bid to create a multi-swarm attack that can still escape detection. These botnets are then rented out for as little as $100 for a few hours. "F-Secure's assertion is in line with our own trends analysis," confirmed Yuval Ben-Itzhak, the CTO of Finjan. "... [more]
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