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  • Storm worming its way through love

    After a hiatus, the gang behind the Storm worm is attempting to exploit people's curiosity about a fictional love interest to tempt users into downloading the malware, according to security training organisation the Sans Institute.

  • Suspected spam king to appear in court

    A 30-year-old man suspected of being the 'Rizler' spam king is scheduled to appear in federal court Wednesday, following his arrest last week when he flew into the US.

  • Microsoft and Pfizer court Viagra spammers

    Microsoft has teamed up with Viagra-maker Pfizer to launch 17 lawsuits against spammers and Web site owners that are allegedly selling 'dangerous' prescription drugs.

  • Microsoft takes spam fight to court

    Intensifying its campaign against spammers, Microsoft announced Tuesday that it has taken legal action in the company's home state of Washington and in the United Kingdom.

  • SEC reaches deal in spam fraud case

    Securities regulators on Monday announced that they had reached a settlement with one of the Internet's most prolific spammers, K.C. Smith, over allegations that he touted phony investment opportunities.

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    Listen to audio recordings of conversations with real-life internet scammers in this guide to their history and recent activities.

  • 10 ways to avoid being the victim of identity theft

    Identity theft is on the increase, to the tune of 10 million victims in the U.S. and $50 billion in costs. Share this list of preventive measures with your end users, friends, and family members to help protect them from this escalating crime.

  • If it smells, it must be phish

    Do you think banks and financial institutions in Australia are doing enough to protect consumers from "phishing expeditions"?

  • Customers report Microsoft CRM problems

    Microsoft's CRM software features an email identifier that some customers could cause legitimate communications to be seen as spam, but the company says it has not received many complaints.

  • Social engineering: Don't be fooled

    It is a hard one to protect against, as attackers prey on the kindness of strangers, but there are some tips to prevent your company being a victim to social engineering ploys. Also: Hackers: Under the hood

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  • New IE may burst pop-up bubble

    Pop-up advertisements have thrived for years despite numerous efforts to eradicate them, but now online marketers are seriously wondering whether the Web's most detested ad format is about to meet its match: Microsoft.

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