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2008

October

September

Cyber crooks resort to calling their victimsSeptember 26, 2008
Fake forums created to expose internet users to malwareSeptember 26, 2008
Free antivirus could lead to exposure to online threatsSeptember 24, 2008
Lack of encryption putting sensitive data at riskSeptember 24, 2008
US launches most cyber attacksSeptember 24, 2008
Malicious obfuscated code becoming sophisticatedSeptember 23, 2008
Cyber crooks target Texas National GuardSeptember 22, 2008
Good password habits can keep your email account safeSeptember 22, 2008
Cyber crooks out to cause havoc with iPhone gameSeptember 19, 2008
Cyber crooks exploiting downturn with scamsSeptember 19, 2008
'Simple awareness' can keep out online threatsSeptember 19, 2008
Hackers' crime platform to close downSeptember 18, 2008
Employees 'new perimeter' against cyber crooksSeptember 18, 2008
Hackers compromise Sarah Palin's email accountSeptember 18, 2008
Companies urged to utilise cloud computing host-based firewallSeptember 17, 2008
New extensible network security solution launchedSeptember 17, 2008
Brad Pitt 'most dangerous' man onlineSeptember 16, 2008
BusinessWeek's website attacked by hackersSeptember 16, 2008
Yahoo! Opens doors to hackersSeptember 15, 2008
Hacker claims iPhone has privacy issuesSeptember 12, 2008
Online security vendors turning focus to visualised networksSeptember 12, 2008
Red Hat issues updates after hacker breachSeptember 11, 2008
Hackers take advantage of Obama publicitySeptember 11, 2008
Researcher increases threat to critical computer systemsSeptember 10, 2008
Economic downturn seeps into IT departmentsSeptember 10, 2008
Hackers focusing on virtualised networksSeptember 9, 2008
Google responds to Chrome vulnerabilitiesSeptember 9, 2008
Former Pentagon hacker nabbed for fraudSeptember 9, 2008
Malware vendor challenges security classificationSeptember 8, 2008
Trade association warns US consumers of phishing scamsSeptember 8, 2008
Cyber crooks still targeting legitimate sitesSeptember 5, 2008
Phishing scam targets US Federal Communications CommissionSeptember 5, 2008
Ethical hackers warn of the evolution of cyber attacksSeptember 5, 2008
Google's new browser has vulnerabilities, researcher claimsSeptember 4, 2008
Service providers urged to evolve with hackersSeptember 4, 2008
Botnets quadruple in three monthsSeptember 3, 2008
Hackers prepare to attack with hurricane Gustav scamsSeptember 3, 2008
Soulja Boy put on the receiving end by cyber crooksSeptember 3, 2008

August

Bankers targeted by phishing scamAugust 28, 2008
New programme launched against online security threatsAugust 28, 2008
Hotel chain downplays data breachAugust 28, 2008
Beware of 'sick baby emails' internet users cautionedAugust 27, 2008
Computer viruses hitch ride to spaceAugust 27, 2008
Be wary of fake eBay tool bar, consumers warnedAugust 21, 2008
New technology to prevent hackers from compromising pacemaker networksAugust 21, 2008
Internet users purchasing goods from spamAugust 20, 2008
Consumers need more protection from online fraud, report saysAugust 20, 2008
Judge lifts gag on MIT student hackersAugust 20, 2008
Hackers 'invade Georgia's cyberspace'August 19, 2008
Cyber expert says people lack basic precautions against online threatsAugust 19, 2008
Wireless networks need proper online securityAugust 18, 2008
Parents urged to protect children from ID theftAugust 18, 2008
Cyber crooks launch Olympics related scamsAugust 15, 2008
News consumers warned of rogue e-mailsAugust 15, 2008
US halts plans for super cyber security bodyAugust 14, 2008
Fears of ID theft as hackers steal banking detailsAugust 14, 2008
Adware threat 'taking computers hostage'August 14, 2008
Concern grows over cyber crimeAugust 13, 2008
Defcon reveals dangers posed by hackers to internet trafficAugust 13, 2008
Microsoft issues highest number of security patches in two yearsAugust 13, 2008
Online security expert warns of new attack techniquesAugust 12, 2008
Make your computer an 'unattractive gadget', users warnedAugust 11, 2008
Experts warn of increasing hacker interest on MacsAugust 11, 2008
US researchers develop new malware detection approachAugust 8, 2008
Facebook under threat from cyber crooksAugust 8, 2008
Hackers thrown out of hacking conference for hackingAugust 8, 2008
Beware of that gadget, internet users warnedAugust 7, 2008
Security researcher reveals more about DNS flawAugust 7, 2008
Hackers colour Beijing Olympic Games website orangeAugust 7, 2008
Consumers reminded of need for proper online securityAugust 6, 2008
Computer users to benefit from security software review serviceAugust 6, 2008
Gamers targeted by cyber crooks through phishing scamAugust 6, 2008
Online threats costing consumers millions, survey showsAugust 5, 2008
Chinese given way round online censorship systemsAugust 5, 2008
Cyber criminals becoming 'business-savvy'August 5, 2008
How to avoid being victim to a fake websiteAugust 4, 2008
An increase in phishing attacks imminent as Olympic games beginAugust 4, 2008
Travellers to the Olympics urged to keep prying eyes awayAugust 4, 2008
Online security focus must be re-examined, expert saysAugust 1, 2008
Hackers smarten up to infect users with malwareAugust 1, 2008
Staying on legit websites online no longer counts, report saysAugust 1, 2008

July

Report says US government computers at risk of online threatsJuly 30, 2008
Watch out for 'breaking news' email scams, users warnedJuly 28, 2008
Mac users warned to beware of cyber attacksJuly 28, 2008
Cyber crooks put on notice as new body is set up to fight them July 25, 2008
Hackers move fast to exploit DNS flawJuly 24, 2008
Bank websites have flaws, research statesJuly 24, 2008
San Francisco computer network siege resolvedJuly 23, 2008
Expert launches platform to educate consumers on online threatsJuly 23, 2008
DNS flaw details leaked to the webJuly 22, 2008
US officials wary of Chinese HackersJuly 21, 2008
US officials wary of Chinese HackersJuly 21, 2008
Obama moves to combat cyber crimeJuly 21, 2008
Concerns raised over web flawJuly 18, 2008
Hacker causes problems for San FranciscoJuly 18, 2008
The folly of modern technologyJuly 15, 2008
Global cyber crook walks free in order to aid authoritiesJuly 15, 2008
Improper online security gives easy access to hackersJuly 15, 2008
Hackers changing methods in break-in attemptsJuly 14, 2008
Advanced network security solution launchedJuly 14, 2008
Processor flaws could leave consumers vulnerable to attackJuly 14, 2008
Online criminals use IRS to target taxpayersJuly 11, 2008
Hackers target consumers with fake virus-infected newsJuly 10, 2008
IT security expert warns of the enemy withinJuly 10, 2008
Cyber crime fighters focus on pornographyJuly 9, 2008
Internet security flaw revealedJuly 9, 2008
Why malware is difficult to fightJuly 8, 2008
$1 million challenge to break privacy platformJuly 8, 2008
Data encryption solution launchedJuly 7, 2008
Back up your data, companies urgedJuly 7, 2008
Online privacy at risk following court rulingJuly 7, 2008
Millions under threat from online criminalsJuly 3, 2008
Play Station website under attackJuly 3, 2008
Awareness of online threats can keep you safeJuly 2, 2008
Hackers expose security risk in bank networkJuly 2, 2008
Unified Threat Management solution launchedJuly 1, 2008
Notebook security solution launchedJuly 1, 2008

June

Consumers complacent over internet securityJune 30, 2008
Web targeted by credit card fraudsters June 30, 2008
Internet security provider launches email encryption systemJune 30, 2008
New threat management solution launchedJune 30, 2008
Ethical hackers have access to new helpful program June 30, 2008
Botnet detector product hits marketJune 30, 2008
Turkish hackers pose new internet security concernsJune 30, 2008
Global IT security brotherhood launchedJune 27, 2008
Phishing contacts "getting scarier"June 26, 2008
Beware of Facebook, companies cautionedJune 25, 2008
Cyber crime fighters in unity moveJune 25, 2008
Mozilla Firefox 'D Day' a successJune 24, 2008
Companies advised to increase employee online security awarenessJune 24, 2008
New cybercrime platform launchedJune 20, 2008
Organisations lack basic PC securityJune 20, 2008
Cyber crime victims 'often preyed on by friends'June 19, 2008
Antimalware software change 'could slash code sizes by 70 per cent'June 19, 2008
Internet economy needs "greater co-operation" to halt cyber crimeJune 19, 2008
Encryption appliance for small companies launchedJune 18, 2008
Firefox in world record attemptJune 18, 2008
US hackers targeting child support paymentsJune 17, 2008
Compression causes VoIP security threatJune 17, 2008
Virus on notebook cost employee his job June 17, 2008
UK hacker appeals against extraditionJune 17, 2008
Botnet builder sentenced June 13, 2008
Businesses warned of fraudulent emails of 'complaint'June 12, 2008
'Basic failures' enabling information theftsJune 11, 2008
Privacy on IM networks 'not consistent'June 10, 2008
Online threat detection 'is improving'June 5, 2008
Trojans 'can be difficult to remove'June 5, 2008
Hackers 'surprised by interest in attack'June 3, 2008
Chinese hackers linked to US blackoutsJune 2, 2008

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February

Cybercrooks seek PC-users' moneyFebruary 29, 2008
Phishing attacks made against TDS customersFebruary 29, 2008
Online threats 'damage viability of firms'February 28, 2008
Parents urged to safeguard children onlineFebruary 27, 2008
Cyber threats discussed at financial conferenceFebruary 26, 2008
'Large increase' in phishing attacksFebruary 25, 2008
Malware spread through lunar eclipse messageFebruary 22, 2008
Phishers attack Quad-City residentsFebruary 21, 2008
Banks take steps to alert clients to online threatsFebruary 20, 2008
Care urged when browsing webFebruary 20, 2008
New gadget could allow safe bankingFebruary 20, 2008
Mega spammer arrested by Japanese policeFebruary 19, 2008
All-Ireland project highlights internet security threats February 19, 2008
Britain 'needs dedicated cybercrime taskforce'February 18, 2008
'Back door' threat for home PCsFebruary 18, 2008
'Increase' in malware vulnerabilitiesFebruary 18, 2008
Web pages 'pose greater threat than previously thought'February 18, 2008
'Users' responsibility' to protect PCsFebruary 15, 2008
Americans 'dislike entering card details online'February 15, 2008
Computer users 'wasting time fixing machines'February 15, 2008
All users 'at virus risk eventually'February 14, 2008
'Increasingly risky' to check emailFebruary 14, 2008
Identity theft 'threatens firms and individuals'February 13, 2008
'Ongoing threats' to online security February 13, 2008
New strategy to clamp down on phishingFebruary 13, 2008
Viruses 'hit a quarter of online EU PCs'February 12, 2008
Virus threat 'through reading email'February 12, 2008
EU children urged to remember online securityFebruary 12, 2008
Britons 'must protect laptops in wireless cafes'February 12, 2008
'Research firm' before buying onlineFebruary 11, 2008
Online threat of bot attacks highlightedFebruary 11, 2008
Virus prevention 'best cure' for PC registry February 11, 2008
Least privilege 'useful tactic against malware'February 8, 2008
The New Face of Cybercrime doc screenedFebruary 8, 2008
Man arrested in Japan over virusFebruary 8, 2008
Cybercrime 'needs tougher punishments'February 7, 2008
'Astounding' that computers still lack protectionFebruary 7, 2008
Protect computers, Britons urgedFebruary 6, 2008
Phishing emails targeting US studentsFebruary 6, 2008
Malware fears at Valentine's loomsFebruary 6, 2008
Malware "a business" to cybercriminalsFebruary 5, 2008
Botnets 'online threat of 2008'February 4, 2008
Anti-malware programmes 'hard to assess'February 4, 2008
FBI warns of further phishing scamsFebruary 4, 2008
Virus hit "within minutes"February 1, 2008
PC Security 'remains a concern'February 1, 2008

January

'Vishing' incidents riseJanuary 31, 2008
Cautioned urged when selling old PCsJanuary 31, 2008
Anti-virus software 'vital'January 30, 2008
Online firms fear fraud in MiamiJanuary 30, 2008
Many phishers "clueless"January 30, 2008
Performance reduction 'often due to malware'January 29, 2008
Fake IRS phishing scam emergesJanuary 29, 2008
E-crime 'continues to concern consumers'January 29, 2008
Cybercrime 'increasingly prolific'January 28, 2008
Check 'sluggish PCs' for ad & malwareJanuary 28, 2008
Digital photo frame 'has built-in virus'January 28, 2008
Cybercrime changing formJanuary 25, 2008
Polyglot Trojan discovered on MSN MessengerJanuary 25, 2008
Hackers 'increasingly targeting legitimate sites'January 24, 2008
Would-be phishers targeted by scamJanuary 24, 2008
Skype 'withdrew video sharing feature' after bug discoveryJanuary 23, 2008
Infected webpages on the rise January 23, 2008
'Mass hack affected over 10,000 sites'January 22, 2008
College email accounts targeted by phishersJanuary 22, 2008
'Greynets to increase over 2008'January 22, 2008
More sophisticated spam and malware due this yearJanuary 21, 2008
Mac owners to be targeted by hackersJanuary 21, 2008
Wikipedia pages hosted ILOVEYOU virusJanuary 21, 2008
Small websites 'unknowingly hosting malware'January 18, 2008
Email scam warning from the FBI January 18, 2008
Increase in 'sleeping' trojans discovered January 18, 2008
Valentine's Day 'prompts raft of email viruses'January 18, 2008
Online criminals "use open source ethos"January 18, 2008
Malware creation hotspots revealed January 18, 2008
Malware volumes rose in 2007January 16, 2008
MySpace profiles used to launch malware attacksJanuary 16, 2008
First-ever bogus anti-spyware solution for Macs is discoveredJanuary 16, 2008
Random JS Trojan infected 10,000 sites in DecemberJanuary 15, 2008
Trojan Silentbanker targeting US bank customersJanuary 15, 2008
'Publicity is the best way of killing off rogue websites'January 15, 2008
Study uncovers problem of high-profile sites open to phishingJanuary 14, 2008
Customers bought photoframes infected with malwareJanuary 14, 2008
Facebook clamps down on secret crush spywareJanuary 14, 2008

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