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Totally Toronto: VB2003

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 30, 2003

Helen Martin recounts the Virus Bulletin conference.

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Linux vs. Windows viruses: a rebuttal

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Oct 6, 2003

Pete Sergeant responds to an article by a SecurityFocus columnist, which hints that Linux users really don't need to worry about viruses.

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Four arrests and a congressional hearing

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Sep 30, 2003

US Congress starts to take computer security seriously, four alleged malware writers arrested...

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Youth faces arrest for Blaster variant

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Aug 29, 2003

Teenager suspected of creating Blaster variant faces arrest.

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Watching and waiting for Sobig

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Aug 26, 2003

On 22 August 2003 anti-virus experts and sysadmins worldwide waited to discover what events, if any, would unfold when Sobig.F began a synchronized attack.

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Symantec acquires Hilgraeve patent

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Aug 19, 2003

Symantec pays $62.5m for a software patent, considers litigation against infringing competitors.

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No more Mr Nice Guy: UK gets tough on hi-tech criminals

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Aug 1, 2003

Welsh virus-writer shown justice, not mercy

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The big wait

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2003

Will Microsoft's second attempt at entering the anti-virus field result in the 'vast shake-up' of the AV industry that was expected last time?

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Canadian retreat

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jul 1, 2003

Ontario plays host to VB2003 and NTBugtraq Retreat.

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School without thought - your thoughts

Posted by   Virus Bulletin on   Jun 30, 2003

Your thoughts on the University of Calgary's proposals to teach virus writing in its course on computer viruses and malware.

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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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