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• AMD forums laid low by WMF exploit

  A discussion forum Web site for fans of Advanced Micro Devices chips was closed on Monday after the discovery there of an exploit for Microsoft's Windows Meta File flaw.

• Viruses pack triple threat

  Virus writers are merging spam, phishing and Trojan programs to develop more complex attacks on the unwary.

• Phishing attack: Your keyloggers are in the mail

  A low-tech approach to phishing has caught a New South Wales-based organisation after its employees were mailed CD-ROMs containing hidden keylogging software.

• Phishers launch triple attack on Aussie banks

  The Reserve Bank of Australia has issued a warning about a phishing e-mail that targets customers from three of Australia's largest banks -- ANZ, Westpac and the Commonwealth Bank.

• MasterCard phishers launch malware attack

  Phishers and spammers are 'jumping on the bandwagon' following the MasterCard security breach.

• Westpac remains vigilant following recent DoS attacks

  Just weeks after Westpac's online banking systems were crippled by a Denial of Service (DoS) attack, it is warning customers about a new wave of hoax e-mails.

• Phishers catch on to the Net's 'long tail'

  The number of brands exploited by online con artists grew to a record 154 in July, according to a report from the Anti-Phishing Working Group.

• RSA dilutes phishing hauls to fight fraud

  RSA's Cyota division is helping fight phishing attacks by giving the online fraudsters what they want -- lots of user names, passwords, online banking credentials and credit card numbers.

• Phishing complaints double in Australia

  The number of people complaining about falling victim to or being targeted by a phishing scam has doubled in Australia over the past few months, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

• Westpac 'hardware failures' hit online bank

  The online banking system of Westpac was crippled several times and its customers were the target of a phishing attack but the bank has denied the two incidents were related.

• Alert sounds alarm on phishing imposters

  A new online service promises to send an e-mail alert when a Web site is copied and possibly used in a phishing scam.

• Phishers hooking victims with stolen data

  Security researchers are reporting a new brand of phishing attack that attempts to use stolen consumer data to rip off individual account holders at specific banks.

• Phishers come calling on VoIP

  Cheaply available voice over Internet numbers and Net calling are helping crooks launch new data-thieving scams, a security company has warned.

• Phishers going after small fry

  Online fraud scams are increasingly turning their sights to credit unions, according to a new report.

• Phishers try a phone hook

  In a new twist on phishing, fraudsters are sending out e-mails that attempt to trick people into sharing personal information over the phone.

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