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Spammers link to site containing QR code

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jan 10, 2012

Curious users may scan URL and end up on pharma websites.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Jan 1, 2012

The January issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 15, 2011

Vulnerability 'not worthy of bug bounty program'.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 13, 2011

PoisonIvy trojan sent attached to email warning about the same trojan.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 13, 2011

In-the-browser botnet turns victims' CPU cycles into cash for the attackers.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Dec 1, 2011

The December issue of Virus Bulletin is now available for subscribers to download.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 28, 2011

Kit 'patched' to include latest exploit; users urged to patch their software too.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 25, 2011

Will another piece of mobile malware convince Google manager of the seriousness of the threat?

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 21, 2011

Latest VBSpam results published - full report now also available.

Posted by Virus Bulletin on Nov 17, 2011

Document fast-tracked to be published shortly before the sad passing of its author J.D. Falk.

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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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Spammers link to site containing QR code

January issue of VB published

Spammers using Google open redirect

'Nitro attacks' continue

Compromised websites used to mine bitcoins

December issue of VB published

Recently discovered Java vulnerability being added to exploit kit

SMS trojan targets Android users in eight western countries

Latest VBSpam certification results published

IETF expedites publication of RFC describing feedback loop recommendations