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UN discusses spam

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 29, 2005

The United Nations (UN) Working Group on Internet Governance focuses on spam, network security and cybercrime

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Three (days) is the magic number

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 29, 2005

Virus Bulletin is very pleased to announce that this year the VB conference will run in a three-day format

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US early warning centre opens

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 29, 2005

Cyber Incident Detection Data Analysis Center announces the opening of its National Operations Center at the University of Pennsylvania.

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2.594.00 is not the magic number

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 23, 2005

Trend Micro forced to apologise to customers for faulty update file.

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Symantec wins piracy case

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 21, 2005

AV firm awarded $3.1 million in case against software pirate

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Car sales website fined for SMS spamming

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Apr 5, 2005

Australian Communications Authority takes action

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Bankruptcy for Spam King

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Mar 30, 2005

Microsoft lawsuit cited as reason for bankruptcy

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Mac virus-writing competition cancelled

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Mar 30, 2005

Offer of $25,000 reward for OS X virus is withdrawn - for legal reasons

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No new owner for VMyths

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Mar 30, 2005

Zero bids received in online auction of website

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Blaster author avoids restitution

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Mar 30, 2005

Microsoft allows Parson to work community service instead of paying $500,000

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Search blog

95% of spam monetized through three banks

Financial infrastructure possible bottleneck for spammers.
Financial infrastructure possible bottleneck for spammers. In a recently published paper, researchers from the University of California found that 95 per cent of spamvertised… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2011/05/95-spam-monetized-through-three-banks/

Users divided about customer liability for online fraud losses

Many users worried about lack of knowledge.
Many users worried about lack of knowledge. In a poll of more than 700 visitors to the VB website, users were divided on whether or not it is fair for online banking customers to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/05/users-divided-about-customer-liability-online-fraud-losses/

Users of online banking 'should have adequate protection'

New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft.
New UK banking code says customers who keep their PCs secure will not be responsible for losses due to online theft. A new banking code launched earlier this week by the British'… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/04/users-online-banking-should-have-adequate-protection/

Meta-phishing

Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site.
Phishing warning contains link to... phishing site. The anti-malware industry can congratulate itself for there being an increasing awareness among users about phishing. Users are… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/02/meta-phishing/

Help for victims of e-crime

Cybercrime support website launched.
Cybercrime support website launched. A website dedicated to helping victims of online crime and other incidents has been launched in the UK. The site, www.e-victims.org, aims to… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2008/01/help-victims-e-crime/

One in four consider online banking unsafe

Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk free.
Virus Bulletin finds that one in four users consider online banking to be unsafe, but manage their accounts online regardless, while 50% of users consider online banking to be risk… https://www.virusbulletin.com/blog/2007/11/one-four-consider-online-banking-unsafe/

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