July
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Top ten malware threats and hoaxes reported to Sophos in July 2006Users urged not to fall into false sense of security as percentage of infected email plummets.
31 July 2006
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"My best photo ever!" Trojan horse spammed out via emailThe Dloadr-AKX Trojan horse is being distributed posing as a digital photograph.
28 July 2006
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Victoria's secret spyware attack steals hearts, usernames and passwordsKeylog-HD Trojan horse displays a slideshow of potential Russian love match whilst stealing information.
28 July 2006
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Over 75% of all phishing emails target PayPal and eBay usersSophos reveals that eBay and Paypal customers are targeted by 75% of all phishing emails.
27 July 2006
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New version of Firefox web browser fixes security holesVersion 1.5.0.5 of Firefox released, as Sophos protects against the FireSpy Trojan horse.
27 July 2006
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Sophos provides easy-to-manage IT security solution for Johnston PressEmail security appliance protects 9,000 users against computer
threats.
26 July 2006
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Man faces 55 years in jail after charge of stealing 80,000 email addressesWilliam Bailey, Jr, is accused of illegally accessing the membership database of the American College of Physicians.
25 July 2006
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Sophos reveals 'dirty dozen' spam relaying countriesSophos reveals top twelve spam relaying countries over the second quarter of 2006.
24 July 2006
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Sophos podcasts debate latest IT security issuesSophos discusses the latest malware threats, industry developments and security issues in a new series of podcasts.
20 July 2006
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419 email scammer claims to have discovered cure for AIDSEmail scammer claims to have discovered herbal drugs which can cure AIDS.
19 July 2006
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Firms wait for Microsoft fix for zero day PowerPoint flawMicrosoft announces it is working on patch for critical vulnerability in PowerPoint.
17 July 2006
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Chinese words of love exploit PowerPoint zero day flawA malicious PowerPoint file exploits an unpatched vulnerability.
14 July 2006
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Sophos to reduce IT security overheads by 25% at DaimlerChryslerSophos hardware and software solution blocks 100,000 more malware attacks than previous solution in just three weeks.
13 July 2006
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Vladimir Putin death spam helps spread Trojan horseHackers try to infect users while attempting a "joe job" to discredit Russian heating firm.
12 July 2006
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Microsoft issues patches for critical security vulnerabilitiesCompanies urged to patch quickly before hackers exploit vulnerabilities.
11 July 2006
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Widespread Gmail phishing email lures with $500 cash prizeA phishing email claims that the recipient has won a $500 cash prize from Google Gmail.
11 July 2006
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GattMan computer virus uses new method of infectionA proof-of-concept virus spreads in an unusual way.
7 July 2006
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PayPal phone phish scam uses voice recording to steal moneyYou may know an online company's real url, but do you know their phone number?
7 July 2006
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IT world split on whether "NASA hacker" should be extradited, poll reveals52% say Gary McKinnon should not be extradited.
7 July 2006
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Sophos Security Report reveals Trojan domination in first half of 2006Malware statistics suggest it is time for home users to switch to Macs.
5 July 2006
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Top ten malware threats and hoaxes reported to Sophos in June 2006Netsky-P worm continues to lead the list of top malware spread via email.
4 July 2006
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Sophos launches Partner Advisory BoardSophos listens to its channel partners.
4 July 2006
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Bogus $63.80 IRS tax refund could put your finances at riskSpammed phishing emails link to bogus IRS website designed to steal social security numbers and credit card details.
4 July 2006
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Spammers resort to cartoons in latest stock pump-and-dump campaignComputer users advised to be suspicious of unsolicited share-dealing advice.
4 July 2006
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Worm disguises itself as Windows Genuine AdvantageCuebot-K instant messaging worm poses as Microsoft's anti-piracy program.
3 July 2006
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