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2010
Security Threats
All that user-
New Test Could Keep Spam Bots Out of Web Sites
Spam and malware rockets on social networking sites
CommSec fined for breach of spam act
Anti-
Brodsky: A call for spam reform
Researchers jail spam bots, reverse engineer their payload
Method to trim computer's spam diet
Will 2010 be the Year of Spam?
Spammers Sneak Through CAN-
To beat spam, turn its own weapons against it
EU urges ISPs to take action on spam
Europe's spam war hits stalemate
MIT Spam Conference: 2010 Call for Papers and Participation
ISPs hold key to killing spam botnets
Dam nuisance: Porn spam filters force the Beaver to change name
Spam hijacks several e-
Spam experts warn Haiti scams are spreading with pleas for donations
Study: Consumers clicking on weight loss email spam
As holiday e-
Anti-
Google under fire for nuking blogs after spam reports
Young, Overweight Fall Prey to Weight-
Start Reining in the Plague of Spam
TJX kingpin pleads guilty to Heartland hack
Start Reining in the Plague of Spam
Anti-
Bad news for some: Spam actually works
Spam e-
A Look Inside the European Response to Spam
Man fined $210,000 over online spam
Spam can be cheap way to prey on you
'Donbot' launches pump-
Social networking traffic to drive high spam volumes in emerging economies
Honeynet research lifts the lid on spam trends
Nearly 9 out of 10 emails are spam
McAfee warns there will be no repeat of McColo shutdown
Social network searches could be a hacker's dream
Vietnam Primary Source of Spam in November
The new definition of spam and how to overcome it
Spam continues to rise as criminals become more sophisticated
New attempt to tackle Skype spam
Red Condor Warns of Aggressive Malware Attack
“See No Evil” Is No Way For Big Companies To Deal With Search Spam
Canada closer to passing anti-
Fake CDC vaccine e-
Economy, swine flu top spam topics of 2009
Spam leader fined $15m by US courts
Email security experts at Red Condor issue a warning about latest spam campaign
Smut-
Google Explains Importance Of Spam Free Web Sites
New spam attack targets Social Security numbers
Alt Text: The Sorry De-
Four Years Not Enough for "Godfather of Spam"
Spam 'Godfather' gets 51 months in prison
UAB Computer Forensics Finds New Virus Disguised as Social Security Administration Download
What's Driving Spam and Domain Fraud? Illicit Drug Traffic
Botnet begins social networking spam run
Image spam is back – Free Whitepaper from MessageLabs
Spam net snared a quarter million bots, says conqueror
Beware: Spam on Facebook and Twitter has reached epidemic
Take control of ISP spam filtering
Spam Campaign Targets Payment Transfer System
Five Tips to Protect Yourself From Spam Scams
One year later, McColo bust does little to slow spam
Spam and phishing soar to new heights
Facebook and MySpace users hit by cyber attacks
New Spamming Botnet On The Rise
Wielding new lures, phishers are still hooking plenty of data
Why Can’t We Do Anything About Spam?
Phishing experiment sneaks through all anti-
Facebook Awarded $711 Million in Spam Case
Spam Monster Eyes Another Target
Facebook password-
Tax and Christmas spam on the increase
How To Avoid the Scourge of Spam
New Spam: Your Bank Has Failed, Download This Trojan
Fixing Flores: Assuring Adequate Penalties For Identity Theft And Fraud
Police Show How Easy Identity Theft Can Be
Unveiling the Truth About Identity Theft
Research and Markets: An Essential and Comprehensive Report on Online Identity Theft
Unveiling the Truth About Identity Theft
St. John's identity theft victim faces new frustrations
Facebook group chief claims identity theft by ‘cyber-
Man gets 200 months for identity theft
Press Release: Protect yourself from identity theft
Ex-
Identity theft: What you need to know
Detectives: Identity theft grows as problem in Visalia, Tulare
Des Moines residents try to extricate themselves from identity theft
Midland police say identity theft fastest growing crime
Towards a single, reliable system for identity management
Two to be sentenced in identity theft scheme that hit N.J. bank
2010 Census underway, beware of identity theft
Businessman sentenced to 70 months for identity theft
Police: I.D. theft ring broken up in Bucks
Skimming Scams – Identity Theft Gets Sophisticated
New program helps prevent identity theft
Avoiding identity fraud while looking for a job
Identity theft feared as data lost
Simple precautions help avoid identity theft during tax season
Chicago Sports Legend: Victim Of Identity Theft
Child Identity Theft: Your Kids May Be at Risk
Demartek Publishes Updated Identity Theft Prevention Tips
Action Line: Ways to help safeguard your identity
Consumers may be told of identity theft
Identity theft is on the rise in 2009
Simple precautions help avoid identity theft during tax season
Patients at risk of identity theft may wait 60 days to find out
Identity theft can ruin a persons credit, prevention advice offered
Woman faces 40 charges related to fraud and identity theft
The hidden costs of identity theft
Protect yourself against identity theft and personal fraud
Traffic stop uncovers signs of possible identity theft
John Deere purchase unraveled alleged identity theft scam for James Jett, of Byron Township
New SSN may not solve identity theft
Experts warn of risks when using debit cards
Holidays happy for identity thieves too, experts say
Tulare man gets 9 years in prison on drug, identity theft charges
The Year Of The Mega Data Breach
Medical identity theft red flags
BlueCross offers credit monitoring after Social Security numbers compromised
Pre-
Pre-
Monitoring your credit report: How to protect against identity theft
SF Man Gets 4 Years For Mail, Identity Theft
Woman sentenced for identity theft
Experts Share Tips For Avoiding Identity Theft
Credit union employee charged with forgery, identity theft
Job Search Scams: Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
Holiday Shopping Brings Identity Theft Warning
Protect yourself from employment identity theft
Wireless Wrongs: Unsecured Internet Puts Users At Risk of Identity Theft
Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
Grand Jury Indicts 9 in Suspected Identity Theft Ring
Man arrested in identity theft case involving his grandfather
Tough identity theft law passed
Better Business Bureau offers advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud
Lloyds TSB Reports Recession Raising Fear Of Identity Theft
National Identity Theft Prevention Week underway
Shredding the Threat of Identity Theft
Consumer Alert: Identity Theft
Identity Theft Is Really No Big Deal. Idiot.
Identity Theft Tops Americans' Crime Concerns
Stolen Chicago laptop prompts alert to at least 800,000 doctors about potential identity theft
Identity theft, online fraud likely to harm e-
Docs warned of data theft risk from stolen Blues laptop
IRS wins some, loses a few in fight against identity theft and data loss
New tips to defend against medical identity theft
5 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
2007 identity theft aftermath continues to be felt in Delaware
Better Business Bureau warns of new identity theft trick
Three arrested for multiple incidents of identity theft
Security chip that does encryption in PCs hacked
Brennan Says U.S. Working With Companies on Computer Security
US House Passes Cybersecurity R&D Bill
Microsoft probing new hole in IE security
Researchers penetrate last bastion of Windows security
"Alarming" rise in cyberattacks at social networks—security firm
6 threats to computer security
Cyberspace security could repeat 1980s weapons, satellite success
U.S. Supreme Court: Government's hand on a slippery Internet
Internet Explorer security gaps affect multiple applications
Driver's licenses for the Internet
More 'Serious' Internet Explorer Security Flaws Found
More Security Flaws Found in Internet Explorer
Industry: Don’t write-
Beware Johnny Depp death hoax, says security firm Sophos
Microsoft Fixes “Aurora” Security Hole in Internet Explorer
Microsoft Plugs Security Hole Used in Attacks on Google
SenditCertified Warns Google China Incident is a Security Wake-
O’Malley releases plan to make Maryland the nation’s epicenter for cybersecurity
Microsoft Downplays Internet Explorer Security Hole
Microsoft Releases Security Patch for Internet Explorer
17-
France warns against Internet Explorer use
Internet security comes into sharp focus
Avoid Microsoft Internet Explorer, German Security Agency Says
Security weakness in Microsoft's Web browser played a role in China hacking attacks on Google
Google beefs up Gmail security amid fallout from computer hacking attack in China
The Security Consortium Announces Support for White House Cyber Chief Schmidt
Expert calls for Pan-
Large-
Mac Security Reality-
NZ's cyber spies win new powers
Scientists writing foolproof computer security code
Talent runs scarce on cyber security
As attacks increase, U.S. struggles to recruit computer security experts
Office 2010 takes aim at malware threats
Why Hollywood security is better than Pentagon's
Bugs and Fixes: Zero Day Patch for Internet Explorer 6 or 7
Twitter hacks raise security questions
Windows 7 Could Create Cybercrime 'Ghettos'
Adobe Flash's security woes: How to protect yourself
Fake antivirus malware gets hoax Microsoft endorsement
Five Critical Patches Issued for Internet Explorer
Your mission: Outwit computer spyware
Sunbelt Software Announces Top 10 Malware Threats for November
Can Big-
Sophos, Microsoft Disagree on Windows 7 Security
New consortium seeks to counter threats to cybersecurity
Microsoft's security patches year in review: A malware researcher's perspective
Proper use of English could help virus dodge security
New Computer Virus Disguised as Social Security Administration Download
The Biggest Threat To Your Online Security Is...You
The Mac Cybercrime Immunity Fallacy
Computer questions answered by expert Ray Shaw
Protect Yourself from Drive-
Enterprises demand next-
Security Pro Says New SSL Attack Can Hit Many Sites
Cybercrime – Social Networks and Virtual Worlds -
Security warning for computer users
GAO: Los Alamos computer security has weaknesses
Seven deadly Internet security sins
Windows 7 debuts without security flaws, so far
Contact 6: Beware of online scare tactics to purchase security software
Computer Scientists Work To Strengthen Online Security
Reputation is everything in IT security
COMPUTER SECURITY NOW A SOCIAL ISSUE, SAYS CYBERSECURITY MALAYSIA
Software makers struggle to fix Internet security hole
Canadians' online security fears ease
Microsoft Security Report: Internet Worms, Phishing Attacks On The Rise
Editorial: Computer security ... people are the weakest link
Social Media and Virus Protection
PCI compliance: What it is and why it matters (Q&A)
Health Professionals Petition FTC For Relief From Red Flags Rule
Netcordia Predicts Top Causes of IT Headaches in 2010
Case Study: American Payment System’s Merchant PCI Compliance Rate Increases 30% in Two Months
Data leakage prevention still lacks bite
E-
New rule requires businesses to guard against identity theft
Ohio University admits slip-
PCI DSS, Come Forward and Be Judged
Heartland Breach Demonstrates That Compliance is Simply Not Enough
The Watchdog: Government postpones a identity theft protection program -
PCI Security Standards Council Launches Global Website with New Resources in Eight Languages
The Dark Side Of Data Loss Prevention
Do you need an identity theft prevention program?
Top Five Measures for Security Compliance
11 Reasons Why Privacy Helps the Bottom Line
Remote Access Security Is Everyone's Business
The 2009 PCI DSS and Protecting Cardholder Data Report
Changing Times, Changing Data Management
4 Unreasonable Security Practices You're Probably Following
Paying Attention To Customer Data Security
Computerworld Survey Reveals Ongoing Challenges for Organizations Seeking PCI DSS Compliance
For Holiday Cheer, Keep Customer Data Safe
Joining the Dots Between Security and Compliance
PCI DSS checklist: Mistakes and problem areas to avoid
Lessons Learned From PCI Compliance
PCI DSS compliance is a safety net for everyone
Michelle Rodger: Informed choices on compliance can pay big rewards
PCI DSS: No Angel, but Certainly Not the Devil
Credit Card Security Rules Evolving Faster Than Businesses Can Keep Up
FTC Extends Enforcement Deadline for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule
FTC Red Flags identity theft protection rules to hit Nov. 1
PCI Fines for PIN Pads Pushed Back Two Years
U.S. Government Responds to Identity Theft Spike Now Requires Businesses to Identify Warning Signs
Judge Rules FTC Cannot Make Lawyers Comply With Identity Theft Laws
Congress likely to modify Red Flags Rule
Payment Card Industry meetings address future of card security
PCI Fines for PIN Pads Pushed Back Two Years
PCI Council Releases Recommendations For Preventing Card-
Companies still struggling with PCI compliance
News Advisory: FTC Regulations, Financial Services Reform and Food Safety Enforcement Topics at ABA Meeting
ABA Wants Quick Ruling Against FTC in Suit Over Identity Theft Rules
PCI Survey Finds Some Merchants Don't Use Antivirus Software
Why Do Bad Things Happen to PCI-
Research shows firms still struggle to protect consumer credit card data
Critical infrastructure under constant cyberattack
Report Details Hacks Targeting Google, Others
Expect highly targeted cyber attacks with inside help in 2010, businesses warned
CIOs look for solutions to combat new forms of malicious software at RSA Conference.
Report: Companies unprepared for cybercrime
2010 CyberSecurity Watch Survey: Cybercrime Increasing Faster Than Some Company Defenses
Start Reining in the Plague of Spam
Cybercrime takes a bite out of legitimate systems
Cybercrooks stalk small businesses that bank online
Cyber Attack Simulation Planned Next Month
Computer security: Tips for small-
As Small Business Online Banking Fraud Grows, So Do Efforts to Curb It
Latest gang of criminals stalks small businesses online
Is Cyber Crime a Threat to Your Business?
How To Keep Out Cybercriminals
Companies never safe from cybercrime: Symantec boss
Are multiple spam filters practical?
Google, Dell, Microsoft, Yahoo invoked in work from home scam
Botnet Operators Infecting Servers, Not Just Pcs
What is the best thing Santa could bring the IT security manager?
Hackers getting to grips with 'secure' authentication warns Gartner
5 Tips To Help SMBs Stop Identity Theft
Putting a Fair Internet Use Policy in Place
2010 information technology plans will have smaller budgets
Is Your Small Business Cyber-
Paying Attention To Customer Data Security
Companies Expected To Increase Spending In Computer Security
Putting a Fair Internet Use Policy in Place
Small business a prime target for hackers
For Retailers, Holidays Present Higher Risk for Employee Theft
Accountant: Small businesses hardest-
Cyber breaches are a closely kept secret
Microsoft Study Sees Growing Threat of Computer Worms
Businesses can be hard hit by loss of secure data
Computer Security Challenged By Web 2.0 'Endpoint' Growth
Computer containing students' Social Security numbers taken from Bloomsburg University office
An FBI Cybercrime Agent's Tales From the Trenches
Small firms losing millions in massive cyber attacks
HILLSBOROUGH: Committee adopts mandated identity theft rules
Small firms more susceptible to cyber crime
Men allegedly broke into computers of former employer
FBI Warns of $100M Cyber-
IT security threats in Aussie businesses
FBI: National Data-
FBI: Cyber crooks stole $40M from U.S. small, mid-
Internet Phone Systems Become the Fraudster's Tool
Small Businesses Vulnerable To Cyber-
Risk of cyber attack high as firms cut IT budgets, say researchers
How to Maximise Your IT Security Budget
Is Your Web Site Leaking Confidential Company Data?
State’s proposed data-
Five best practices for mitigating insider breaches
Security Expert Warns That Banking Trojans Could Be Silent Killer For Small Businesses
Few members of business group aware of cybercrimes: head
Small Businesses Vulnerable To Cybercrime
Businesses must beware of cybercrime
Netcordia Predicts Top Causes of IT Headaches in 2010
Will 2010 be the Year of Spam?
Keeping safe online: Big threats for 2010
McAfee's Cybercrime Predictions
Online Threats Get Smarter and Nastier
More Sophisticated Online Pirate Attacks Expected in 2010
BitDefender Highlights Top Security Predictions for 2010
Top Internet Security trends from Symantec
Security Heavyweights Predict 2010 Threats
File sharing networks top target for cyber criminals
10 Predictions for 2010: Kaminsky and Weatherford
Security firms pick 2010 threats
New net infrastructure faces cybercrime threat
Research and Markets: Global Security Hardware Market in Retail Industry 2008-
Cyber crime poses threat to e-
Cybercriminals invest in social networking attacks
Next Year in the Threat Webscape -
5 security threats to watch in 2010
Beijing beefs up cyber-
China Closes Hacker Training Site
Facebook Is a Cybercrime Danger Zone
Cybercrime Evolution Means Value of Stolen Credentials now Determined by Internet Service
Nigeria Uses Celebrity Power to Stem Cybercrime
Pushdo botnet launches web attacks
Cybercrime Checks Into The Hotel Industry
China Works to Toughen Hacking Laws
‘Zero-
Cyber spies and thugs attacking power-
Cyber crime under the spotlight
Report: Flawed Apps Increasingly Under the DDoS Gun
Cybercrime not classed as ‘proper police work’
DIY cybercrime kits power growth in phishing attacks
Google and China: the new era of cybercrime
Fighting Cybercrime, One Digital Thug At A Time
'Cyber Genome Project' kicked off by DARPA
China Leads World in Cyber Crime, Russia’s Kaspersky Lab Says
Australians at risk from computer zombies
Fatal System Error' has insight on cybercrime
Cybercrime, DICT bills anxiously wait for Senate action before polls
China Rejects Accusations on Google Hack, Internet Freedom
Local cyber cops warn of online sex crimes
Cyber crime: How to make sure your passwords are safe from hackers
Attorney general's office looks for help on cybercrime
Parnell introduces bills to combat cyber crime, sexual assault
Local cyber cops warn of online sex crimes
Nigeria: Senate Moves to Tackle Challenges of Cybercrime, Cybersecurity
FBI Nabs Cybercrime Suspects in Mexico
Young lawmaker says cybercrime bill 'too vague'
DIY cybercrime kits power growth in Net phishing attacks
‘Cyber-
Cyber Crime on the Rise, Warns TRA
LA law firm says it was target of cyber attacks
'Life imprisonment awaits hackers who'll try to sabotage polls'
Researchers Infiltrate Storm Botnet Successor
19 indicted in 'massive cybercrime conspiracy'
25 Million Strains of Malware Identified in 2009
Good Times in Fraudland: Part I
FBI Investigating Online School District Theft
Internet Drug Traffic, Service Providers and Intellectual Property
Internet pirates flee to 'bulletproof' Ukraine
Symantec issues South Africa cyber crime warning
Top 10 security nightmares of the decade
Domain Name Extension Could Boost Cyber-
Zeus, Koobface, Conficker: How to fight
Prioritizing U.S. Cybersecurity
Top 15 Tech Events of the Decade
Top 10 Tech Stories of the Decade
Magsaysay Awardee, VP bet are victims of cybercrime
How Dangerous is the Cyber Crime Threat?
Report: FBI Probes Hacker Attack on Citigroup
Malware and Botnet Operators Setting Up Their Own Data Centers
Report: FBI probes hacker attack on Citigroup
Microsoft's 'whitelist' helps hackers, says Trend Micro
7-
Obama to name Howard Schmidt as cybersecurity coordinator
Cybercrime TV to Present World Congress on School Cyber Threats
Senate gives go-
Waikato DHB computer issues linger
Conficker jams up developing interwebs
Crime Lab Casts Net Ahead of Cyber Criminals
Senate passes Cyber Crimes Bill
Russia, U.S. teaming up to prevent cybercrime
Hackers getting to grips with 'secure' authentication warns Gartner
Google, Dell, Microsoft, Yahoo invoked in work from home scam
Crime Lab Casts Net Ahead of Cyber Criminals
8 Japanese computer servers suspected in July cyber attack
Feds Go Global To Fight Cybercriminals Overseas
China Jails Trojan Virus Authors in Cybercrime Crackdown
China Tightens Internet Control in the Name of Fighting Porn, Piracy, and Cybercrime
U.S. Reported Ready To Join U.N. Cyberattack Talks
Botnet gangs collaborate on malware
Cold war thaws over cybercrime
Florist faces landmark cyber-
Senate to pass cyber crime law early 2010, says Samuda
FBI: Cyber crooks stole $40M from bank accounts in '09
