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Old 11-28-2008   #1 (permalink)


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Security Watchdog Report -

Read the latest in the security field ...

Christmas comes early for scammers
Internet and messaging security firm Websense has uncovered its first Christmas virus scam, and we aren't even out of November.
The scam, which is so devilish it can only have come from the Grinch, offers a lucky email recipient the chance to feel like they have the sort of friends who send out tedious e-cards, but has a nasty little payload.

Cyber-crooks sting South Africa for £13m

A cyber-crime syndicate is believed to have defrauded the South African government of more than £12.8m in a series of spyware frauds.
The fraud went undetected for three years.

Full stories ...
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Old 11-29-2008   #2 (permalink)


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Re: Security Watchdog Report -

Thanks for the warning Nigel, it's always good to know when there are new threats about, as if Christmas isn't stressful enough without having to put up with the scammers
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Old 11-29-2008   #3 (permalink)


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Re: Security Watchdog Report -

Hi joan,

the report is one I get on a regular(ish) basis so will do my best to post a link here as they come in. As you say forewarned is forearmed
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Old 11-29-2008   #4 (permalink)


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Re: Security Watchdog Report -

Thanks for the info barman58.
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